CM Punk Sends Message to John Cena After WWE Backlash – CM Punk may have just fired the first shot in what could be the next major WWE title feud.
Following John Cena’s successful Undisputed WWE Championship defense over Randy Orton in the main event of WWE Backlash: St. Louis on Saturday night, May 10, 2025, CM Punk took to Instagram with a subtle but unmistakable message.
Punk shared a photo of Cena on his TV screen just moments after the show’s conclusion. On the screen was Michael Cole’s broadcast commentary subtitle that read, “Cena is still the champ.” Punk’s caption: “For now.”
Though short, the post immediately sent a wave of speculation through the WWE Universe. The message appears to confirm Punk’s interest in challenging Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, reigniting one of WWE’s most iconic rivalries.
The tease comes with perfect timing. WWE announced during the Backlash broadcast that CM Punk is officially set to appear live on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW. With Cena retaining his title and Punk already set to speak, the groundwork may be laid for a direct confrontation between the two legends.
This potential matchup would mark the first significant interaction between Cena and Punk since Punk’s shocking return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames in 2023. The two famously clashed in multiple classic bouts throughout the 2010s, most notably their legendary match at Money in the Bank 2011, where Punk defeated Cena and left WWE with the WWE Championship in hand.
Whether Punk’s cryptic “for now” message translates into an official challenge remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—CM Punk has his sights firmly locked on John Cena and the Undisputed WWE Title.
CM Punk Sends Message to John Cena After WWE Backlash
