John Cena and CM Punk are finally set to clash once again, this time with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line at WWE Night of Champions on June 28. And while the world watches the latest chapter in their bitter rivalry, WWE is already making moves behind the scenes that could shape the future of both men.
JoeyVotes revealed on WrestleVotes Radio revealed that WWE has penciled in a winner for this title showdown, with the finish designed to set up a huge SummerSlam main event on August 2-3. According to the report, the current working plan is for John Cena to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, running back their WrestleMania 41 encounter.
This title match comes after months of heated exchanges between the two. Punk made his long-awaited return to WWE at the end of 2023, and the tension with Cena has been building ever since. Their history dates back over a decade, including their legendary 2011 Money in the Bank match, and now the stakes are even higher with the Undisputed WWE Championship hanging in the balance.
While the direction seems set for SummerSlam, nothing is written in stone. JoeyVotes reminded listeners that things can change on the fly in WWE, especially with top stars like Cena and Punk involved.
At the end of the day, WWE can flip the script whenever they feel like it but right now, all signs point to John Cena walking out of Night of Champions with the Undisputed WWE Championship still in his hands. Whether CM Punk has other plans is the real question, and history shows these two never stick to the script quietly.
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