John Cena and CM Punk clashed one final time at Night of Champions for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The two icons waged an all-out war, both determined to cement their legacy. However, the match took a shocking turn when Seth Rollins appeared with his Money in the Bank contract. Flanked by his crew, Rollins was 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 controlled the match. Seizing the opportunity, Rollins stormed in with his faction, attacking both Punk and Cena to cash in his contract. However, in a rare moment of unity, the Cenation Leader and the Chicago-born rebel joined forces. Together, they fended off Rollins and his crew, stopping the cash-in attempt.
Amid the chaos, Cena outsmarted Punk and capitalized on the moment, pinning him to retain the Undisputed Championship. The match also featured interventions by Sami Zayn and Penta, who clashed with 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 after falling short on the grand stage. Meanwhile, tensions flared between the Visionary and the record champion during the chaos, leading to a fiery staredown. This intense moment set the stage for a potential showdown as WWE heads toward SummerSlam in August.
John Cena will face Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam
John Cena successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Title at Night of Champions—but he wasn’t the only winner that night. Earlier, Cody Rhodes triumphed over Randy Orton to become the 2025 King of the Ring. With that monumental win, the American Nightmare officially earned the right to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The Prodigal Son delivered a valiant performance against his mentor in an epic showdown. In the closing moments, Rhodes outsmarted the Viper to secure victory and claim the King of the Ring title. Following his triumph, the 39-year-old declared he had been taking down WWE’s best without hesitation. Now, he has no problem knocking out Cena next to reclaim the World Title.
The former AEW star has already suffered a defeat to the Cenation Leader at WrestleMania 41. But this time, Rhodes is highly motivated to end Cena’s reign, no matter what it takes. With stars like Rollins, Punk, and Orton feuding with Cena, tensions are at an all-time high. It will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for this clash at SummerSlam 2025.