Cena Delivers Pipebomb Promo, Escalates Punk Feud

John Cena delivered a scathing 'pipebomb' promo against CM Punk on WWE SmackDown, echoing Punk's 2011 speech and intensifying their rivalry ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match at Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 28, 2025. Cena referenced Punk's history and broke the fourth wall by naming former WWE stars such as Claudio Castagnoli, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Cardona, drawing widespread attention. Punk responded by dismissing Cena's accusations and framing them as rooted in jealousy. Industry insiders revealed Cena wrote his own promo segments without creative team involvement, a move praised by wrestling veterans and analysts. The promo has been lauded for its callbacks, nostalgia, and contribution to Cena's ongoing heel run and possible farewell tour. The renewed feud between Cena and Punk is being celebrated as a major highlight of WWE's current storylines.