In their first singles bout since 2013, the two legends, John Cena and CM Punk, delivered a thrilling battle that echoed their classic rivalry from 2011–2012. (WWE Photo)
John Cena narrowly retained the Undisputed WWE Championship in a chaotic, emotionally charged main event against CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions 2025 on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In their first singles bout since 2013, the two legends delivered a thrilling battle that echoed their classic rivalry from 2011–2012.Cena, now on a heel farewell tour after capturing the title at WrestleMania 41, looked to retire with the gold. But Punk pushed him to the limit in a match full of callbacks, including counters between the STF and Anaconda Vise. Punk survived multiple Attitude Adjustments, while Cena endured several GTS attempts.— WWE (@WWE) Drama escalated when Cena knocked the referee out with a shoulder block. Punk landed another GTS, but there was no official to count. That opened the door for Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins and his crew – Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed – to storm the ring. They brutally attacked Punk, slamming him through the announce table.Live Events— WWE (@WWE) A second referee rushed in, only to be inadvertently taken out by Cena himself. In a surprising twist, Cena turned on Rollins, hitting him with an Attitude Adjustment – despite Rollins aiding him at Elimination Chamber as well.— WWE (@WWE) Cena eventually scored the win, retaining the title in controversial fashion. With Cody Rhodes set to challenge him at SummerSlam after winning King of the Ring, the road ahead looks turbulent.— WWE (@WWE) In other fights of the night, Jade Cargill won Queen of the Ring and will face Tiffany Stratton, while Jacob Fatu shockingly lost his United States Championship.WWE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS RESULTSUndisputed WWE Championship Match: John Cena (c) defeated CM Punk King of the Ring Final: Cody Rhodes defeated Randy OrtonQueen of the Ring Final: Jade Cargill defeated AsukaUnited States Championship Match: Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu Street Fight: Rhea Ripley defeated Raquel Rodriguez & Sami Zayn defeated Karrion Kross(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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