(Video) John Cena’s Final Showdown with CM Punk Ends with Chaos at Night of Champions

John Cena retains his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk at Night of Champions in an epic title match.

(Video) John Cena’s Final Showdown with CM Punk Ends with Chaos at Night of Champions

CM Punk and John Cena (via WWE)

John Cena and CM Punk clashed one final time at Night of Champions in a battle for supremacy and the Undisputed WWE Championship. The two icons waged an all-out war, each determined to cement their legacy. However, the match took a shocking turn when Seth Rollins emerged with his Money in the Bank contract—flanked by his crew—intent on cashing in and stealing the spotlight.

In the closing moments of the battle, the referee was down while The Best in the World had full control of the match. Seizing the opportunity, Rollins stormed in with his faction, attacking both Punk and Cena in a bid to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. However, in a rare moment of unity, The Cenation Leader and the Chicago-born rebel joined forces to fend off Rollins and his crew.

But amid the chaos, Cena outsmarted Punk and capitalized on the moment, pinning him to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. Moreover, the match also witnessed the intervention of Sami Zayn and Penta, who came out to take on Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. However, The Franchise Player outsmarted everyone with his performance, marking another successful title defense.

Following the match, The Second City Saint wore a look of bitter disappointment, having once again fallen short on the grand stage. Meanwhile, tensions flared between Seth Rollins and John Cena, as the two shared a fiery staredown during the chaos, setting the stage for a potential showdown as WWE heads toward SummerSlam in August.

John Cena will face Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam in August

John Cena successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Title at Night of Champions—but he wasn’t the only one to walk away victorious. Earlier in the night, Cody Rhodes triumphed over Randy Orton to become the 2025 King of the Ring. With that monumental win, The American Nightmare has officially earned the right to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Cody Rhodes and John Cena
Cody Rhodes and John Cena (via WWE)

The Prodigal Son delivered a valiant performance against his mentor, Randy Orton, in an epic showdown. In the closing moments, Rhodes outsmarted The Viper to secure the victory and claim the title of King of the Ring. Following his triumph, the 39-year-old declared that he’s been taking down the best WWE has to offer—and now, he has no problem knocking out John Cena next to reclaim the World Title.

The former AEW star has already suffered a defeat at the hands of The Cenation Leader at WrestleMania 41. But this time, Rhodes is extremely motivated to put an end to Cena’s reign, no matter what. With stars like Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Randy Orton already involved in a feud with Cena, it will be interesting to see what WWE has in store for this upcoming clash at SummerSlam 2025.

John Cena to turn babyface in his match at SummerSlam?

John Cena has teased a babyface turn over the past few weeks in WWE. While the idea of a heel Cena initially intrigued fans, the response from the WWE Universe has been mixed. As a result, there’s a strong possibility the company could pull the trigger on a full babyface turn, possibly as soon as SummerSlam.

John Cena
John Cena [via- WWE]

The Undisputed WWE Champion appeared visibly emotional after his match with Randy Orton at Backlash. At one point, he even looked out at the crowd with teary eyes—hinting at a gradual return to his heroic persona. Given the emotional cues and the massive buildup for this year’s SummerSlam, it’s highly possible that Cena could officially complete his babyface turn at the blockbuster event.

Furthermore, John Cena is set to face Cody Rhodes at The Biggest Party of the Summer. Interestingly, The American Nightmare has been displaying subtle heel tendencies in recent weeks, sparking speculation that WWE may be preparing for a character shift.

With both superstars on the verge of turning, SummerSlam could feature a dramatic double turn—where The Franchise Player completes his babyface return, while The Prodigal Son embraces his darker side to become a full-fledged heel.

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