WWE legend John Cena's final SmackDown match was both emotional and shocking. He faced off against R-Truth in a hard-fought encounter.
Sports News: John Cena, considered one of the greatest and most respected superstars in WWE history, suffered a surprising defeat on the latest episode of SmackDown. He lost to R-Truth, not through a clean finish, but via disqualification (DQ) due to Cena's own unsporting behavior.
First Loss, in his final SmackDown
The WWE Universe was highly anticipating this match, widely considered John Cena's last singles match on SmackDown. The bout against R-Truth started with intense action. Both superstars delivered hard-hitting moves, and the match appeared evenly balanced.
However, as the match neared its end, Cena suddenly struck R-Truth with his Undisputed WWE Championship belt. The referee immediately stopped the match, disqualifying Cena and declaring R-Truth the victor. WWE fans were unprepared for Cena, known for his 'Never Give Up' attitude, to resort to such tactics.
CM Punk's Entrance Heats Up the Atmosphere
Further excitement erupted in the arena when CM Punk sprinted towards the ring after the match. As Punk confronted Cena, Cena again used his belt to attack Punk, dragging him outside the ring and powerbombing him onto a table. What followed shocked the WWE Universe even further.
Cena, sitting on the turnbuckle, mimicked CM Punk's famous 'Pipebomb Promo' from 2011, mentioning superstars like Cesaro, Jack Ryder, and Dolph Ziggler, stating that this fight wasn't just with Punk, but with the entire system that forgets them.
Final Showdown on June 28th: Night of Champions 2025
Following this high-voltage drama, WWE confirmed that John Cena versus CM Punk will now take place on June 28th, 2025, in Saudi Arabia at Night of Champions. WWE has billed this encounter as the 'Last Chapter'. In this match, Cena will put his Undisputed WWE Championship, won at WrestleMania 41, on the line. He has defended this title since then, and victory here could secure him another significant place in history.
This rivalry reignited after CM Punk's return, and this match is set to be the final chapter of their 2011 feud. Night of Champions 2025 will not only host the Cena-Punk match; the event will also feature the King & Queen of the Ring finals.
