Major John Cena Match Delayed: Report
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Despite CM Punk's recent social media tease signaling his intent to challenge for John Cena's Undisputed WWE Championship, their title match is reportedly not in the immediate plans for the upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. CM Punk's social media declaration had understandably fueled significant discussion among fans.
His clear targeting of the WWE Championship, now held by Cena, naturally pointed towards a potential challenge at the next available major Premium Live Event, which is Money in the Bank. This update, from PWInsider.com, suggests WWE may be preserving the blockbuster encounter for a later date, even as alternative plans involving Cena and musician Travis Scott are being considered for the June 7th show.
Fans began speculating about a potential Cena vs. Punk clash at Money in the Bank after Punk's cryptic "for now..." Instagram post, which followed Cena's record-breaking 17th world title win over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. However, PWInsider, citing several WWE creative sources, states that this specific championship bout is not part of the current creative direction for the Los Angeles event.
The desire within WWE to have the two iconic rivals face off for the title remains strong, though. One source reportedly indicated to PWInsider that the company does want to schedule the marquee bout later this year when the timing is right, suggesting it's a match being earmarked for a potentially larger stage or when storyline elements can be more fully developed.
With a Cena vs. Punk singles match for the title seemingly on hold for June, PWInsider also reported on alternative creative discussions for Cena at the event. There is reportedly a belief within WWE creative circles that popular musician Travis Scott will be available for the Money in the Bank PLE in Los Angeles.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Scott has previously been involved in WWE programming. He notably played a role at WrestleMania 41, where he assisted Cena in his championship victory against Cody Rhodes.
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Given Scott's potential availability and past involvement, pitches have reportedly been made for him and Cena to team up at Money in the Bank. The proposed match could take the form of a standard tag team encounter or potentially a six-man tag team match, allowing WWE to leverage Scott's considerable mainstream celebrity appeal for the event.
It has also been reported that Scott has been training intermittently with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T in Texas. This indicates a continued interest from Scott in being involved in a physical capacity within WWE storylines.
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