“One last time, hurts”- Wrestling fans go wild after John Cena and CM Punk run back the clock at Elimination Chamber 2025

John Cena and CM Punk reignited their iconic feud from 2011 during the Men's Elimination Chamber match in Toronto.

“One last time, hurts”- Wrestling fans go wild after John Cena and CM Punk run back the clock at Elimination Chamber 2025

John Cena and CM Punk (via @EliteClubS0B/X)

Elimination Chamber will be remembered as one of the greatest nights in sports entertainment history. The event delivered nonstop excitement, with incredible moments from start to finish. The standout highlight was the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, where John Cena and CM Punk clashed for the first time in over a decade, reigniting their legendary rivalry.

The Cenation Leader and The Best in the World went toe-to-toe inside the Elimination Chamber, trading punches and kicks in a battle that echoed their iconic 2011 rivalry. Before the chaos unfolded, they shared a heartfelt embrace, a tribute to their friendship and lasting legacy in wrestling. It was a night to remember for both legends, who have given so much to the sport.

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In a truly iconic moment, the two legends briefly joined forces, unleashing wild tag team maneuvers to take down Seth Rollins. However, with a WrestleMania opportunity at stake, their alliance quickly gave way to an intense battle between Punk and John Cena. After a thrilling back-and-forth contest, The Cenation Leader emerged victorious, forcing The Best in the World to pass out to the STF.

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For Punk, it was another unexpected twist on his road to WrestleMania. While The Visionary may have lost the battle, he made sure to take down The Second City Saint with him. Now, with one of the most unpredictable roads to WrestleMania in history unfolding, the future of The Straight Edge Superstar remains uncertain.

WWE Universe reacts to John Cena and CM Punk’s back-and-forth at the Elimination Chamber

The WWE Universe was left in shock following the dramatic conclusion of Elimination Chamber. However, the electrifying dynamic between CM Punk and John Cena stood out as one of the night’s most unforgettable moments. While some fans were disheartened that this marked Cena’s final Chamber match, others passionately rallied behind Punk.

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One thing remained constant—the backlash against Seth Rollins for costing Punk his WrestleMania opportunity. Amid the wide range of fan reactions, here are some of the top reactions from fans on X:

Furthermore, fans cherished this moment while embracing the legacy of Cena and Punk. Intriguingly, WWE Universe also highlighted the fact that The Best in the World should have never pointed to the sign until he would have qualified. Also, fans vouched to see The Straight Edge Superstar as the final opponent for the 16-time WWE Champion.

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