CM Punk will go down as one of John Cena’s greatest rivals as the two created many memorable moments, most notably at WWE Money in the Bank 2011. CM Punk and Cena first met in singles competition in 2009 on an episode of Raw,

The live reaction of CM Punk to the ending of John Cena 's final career match has emerged, and it's pretty telling. Washington DC's Capital One Arena played host to Cena's last WWE bout, with the 17-time world champion taking on Gunther in the headline attraction of Saturday Night's Main Event.

During a recent appearance on Chef Donny’s ‘What’s For Lunch’, the 47-year-old reflected on what went wrong for him in the UFC. Punk explained that while he’s still grateful to have been given the chance, he now knows that it was always going to be difficult to compete when making his UFC debut at 37 years old.

There is no denying that Punk’s popularity and his status as a needle mover in WWE. Since returning, he has had his sights set on the World Heavyweight Championship. His first reign since coming back was cut short by Seth Rollins’ Money in the Bank cash-in.

CM Punk was absent from WWE RAW for a second week in a row following Survivor Series: WarGames. Will he appear before 2026?

After that, Bron Breakker took the microphone to address his upcoming match with CM Punk, which will take place on the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE Raw. Breakker made fun of Punk for taking pictures with younger talent backstage in an effort to repair his reputation in wrestling.

CM Punk explains why he admires Logan Paul. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since Survivor Series: WarGames. Amid his hiatus, he spoke to Chef Donny on the recent episode of What’s For Lunch?

CM Punk has continued to speak on Logan Paul, offering a nuanced perspective.

Here’s a look at the top four storylines likely to play out on the December 15, 2025, episode of WWE Raw in Hershey, Pennsylvania.