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CM Punk Brings Back Ghost From John Cena's Past on WWE SmackDown

  • CM Punk dressed as a younger John Cena and performed a rap promo called 'Basic Punkanomics' on SmackDown in Saudi Arabia this week.
  • This segment was a response to Cena's previous 'pipebomb' promo from last week and builds tension before their upcoming WWE Championship match at Night of Champions.
  • Punk launched a scathing rap aimed at Cena, criticizing his acting abilities as inferior to Bautista’s and mocking his history of overshadowing other talent, all while Cena made his entrance accompanied by his classic 'Doctor of Thuganomics' theme.
  • Punk said, "Millions chant my name," while accusing Cena of being a phony and a leech, and mentioned it is the 14th anniversary of his original 'pipebomb' promo.
  • Punk also apologized sincerely to Saudi Arabian fans for past comments, showing gratitude for their support, suggesting this rivalry will culminate with significant fan interest at Night of Champions.
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ringsideintel.com broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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