While it should’ve never gotten to this point, here we are—WWE needs to fix John Cena’s heel character in a hurry. This has been apparent since Cena’s title win over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, which received lukewarm reviews at best. The situation only became more dire at Backlash as he retained his title over Randy Orton.

CM Punk vs. John Cena is a dream match fans have longed to see one final time. The battle between two icons from different eras colliding once again on a grand stage has been in the headlines for months now.

John Cena's farewell tour might feature a final clash with CM Punk at WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Cena, now a heel and Undisputed WWE Champion, drew Punk's attention after retaining his title at Backlash.