John Cena may have just fired a silent shot at CM Punkand all it took was a single image.
On June 10, 2025, Cena posted an uncaptioned photo to Instagram showing The Miz delivering a move to Samoa Joe inside a WWE ring in Saudi Arabia. The post comes just weeks before Cena is set to face CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions in the very same country on June 28. But this wasnt just any throwbackit may have been a deliberate nod to one of the most infamous comments Punk ever made.
Back in 2020, during a heated online exchange with The Miz, Punk lashed out with a now-infamous remark aimed at WWEs relationship with Saudi Arabia.
That line instantly became one of the most controversial things Punk ever said publicly about WWE, and for years, he remained firmly against participating in the companys Saudi events. Fast forward to 2025, and not only is Punk back in WWEhes headlining in the very place he once condemned.
Cenas Instagram post may be subtle, but the message was loud. By posting a shot of The Miz in Saudi Arabiawithout a word of commentaryhe seemingly referenced Punks vulgar past insult and reminded everyone just how much things have changed.
Neither Cena nor Punk has addressed the post directly, but its clear Cena knows exactly what hes doing. With their showdown looming, the tension between these two isnt just limited to the ring. Theres real history, real contradictions, and now, what looks like a quiet dig from one legend to another. John Cenas silence might be his loudest promo yet.
Do you think Cenas post was aimed directly at Punk? And will it impact how fans see their Night of Champions showdown? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think.
