It wouldnt be a John Cena main event without a little chaosand it turns out the WWE locker room found plenty to laugh about when referee Charles Robinson got caught in the crossfire at Night of Champions.
During the June 28 Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cena and CM Punk, Seth Rollins tried to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. But before Rollins could make it official, Cena made sure that wasnt happeningby plowing straight through Charles Robinson.
As Rollins called for a referee, Robinson sprinted down the ramp, only to get absolutely leveled by Cena with a brutal tackle. The collision left Robinson down for the count, blocking the cash-in and sending the crowd in Riyadh into a frenzy.
While fans wondered how Little Naitch was feeling after the hit, Robinson later took to Twitter with a quick update, simply posting: I am alive.
But behind the scenes, it seems the mood was a lot less dramatic. According to Fightful Select, Robinson was fine after the bumpand his unexpected tumble sparked plenty of laughter backstage. The report noted:
At the end of the day, Charles Robinson proved once again why hes one of the toughestand most respectedveterans in the game. Whether youre dodging superstars or eating a shoulder from John Cena, it comes with the territory. One things for sure: if youre reffing a Cena main event, you better keep your head on a swivel.
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