WWE Announces John Cena vs. Ron Killings Rematch for June 20 SmackDown

During the June 13, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown, Cena opened the show with a promo crowning himself as every face on wrestlings Mount Rushmore. He broke down his WrestleMania 41 win, mocked the fans, and took credit for giving Ron Killings a spot in the main event scene. He also made it clear that CM Punk was in his crosshairsbut Punk had a message of his own.

In the final hour, CM Punk stepped up and confronted Cena. He told Cena their roles were starting to blur, pointing out how Cena now sounds like him and hes sounding like a tamer version of his past self. Punk called Cena out for putting himself on a pedestal and reminded him that he was the one who walked away with the title years ago. Then he dropped a line that hit hardsaying hes always seen through Cenaand walked off.

Thats when things got physical. Ron Killings attacked Cena from behind, catching him completely off-guard, and locked him in Cenas own submission movethe STFU. Security rushed to the ring to break the hold as the crowd exploded. Cena was left shaken, and the message from Killings was loud and clear.

In an update after the commercial break, cameras cut to backstage where Ron Killings approached SmackDown GM Nick Aldis and demanded a match against Cena next week on SmackDown. Aldis didnt hesitate. The match was made official.

Ron Killings vs. John Cenaone-on-oneis going down June 20. Will Killings finish what he started? Or is Cena about to bounce back and shut everyone up on the road to Night of Champions? Sound off in the comments and let us know who youre backing when this showdown hits next week.

Will R-Truth finally silence Cena and derail his farewell tour? Or is this just another step in Cenas master plan? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know who youre backing for July 12.