John Cena has reacted to CM Punk's surprise acquisition of the Undisputed WWE Championship. Punk secured the title on the July 6 episode of RAW, defeating Sami Zayn in the main event as a last-minute replacement for Cody Rhodes.

With this championship win, Punk became an eight-time world champion and the first superstar to hold both the Undisputed WWE Championship and the modern world titles within the same year. His victory has generated a range of reactions from fans and wrestling personalities.

Cena, a former rival of Punk's, shared his thoughts via Instagram by posting a throwback photograph. The image captured Punk during his "Punkanomics" promo on the June 27, 2025, episode of SmackDown. Cena offered no additional context, leaving the interpretation of the post to fans.

Punk and Cena have a significant history, including a challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions 2025, where Punk was unsuccessful. Cena was also present in the ring following Punk's final match in December 2025. Cena's current post appears to be a subtle acknowledgment of Punk's return to the top.

Following his championship victory, CM Punk is slated to make his first appearance as champion on this Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown in Oklahoma City. The future plans for the Undisputed WWE Championship remain to be seen, with speculation surrounding a potential rematch for Sami Zayn or a match against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam.

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