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CM Punk's Fiery Attack Reignites Rivalry with Cena

6/28/2025

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In a fiery showdown on "WWE SmackDown," CM Punk took aim at John Cena, ridiculing his past and wardrobe with a new twist dubbed "Basic Punkanomics." Punk didn't hold back, slamming Cena's acting career and retirement dreams, while drawing a stark comparison to Hulk Hogan. The tension escalated as Punk delivered a sharp final blow, reigniting their fierce rivalry ahead of Night of Champions in Riyadh.

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In a fiery showdown on "WWE SmackDown," CM Punk took aim at John Cena, ridiculing his past and wardrobe with a new twist dubbed "Basic Punkanomics." Punk didn't hold back, slamming Cena's acting career and retirement dreams, while drawing a stark comparison to Hulk Hogan. The tension escalated as Punk delivered a sharp final blow, reigniting their fierce rivalry ahead of Night of Champions in Riyadh.