A shocking new development has surfaced just days before John Cena steps into the ring for the final time. CM Punk—who has been missing from WWE for weeks—may be about to make an unexpected return.
CM Punk’s Mysterious Absence 🤐🎥
CM Punk has not been seen on WWE TV since Survivor Series: WarGames, where a masked attacker ambushed the World Heavyweight Champion.
This interference allowed Bron Breakker to steal the victory for Team Vision.
Breakker is now set to face Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on the first RAW episode of 2026.
But fans have been asking:
Where has Punk been? Why the silence?
According to Deadline, he has been busy filming a Netflix movie titled The Bodyguard, starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki.
WWE Planning Big Surprises 😳🎤 | Punk Expected at Cena’s Final Match
Mike Johnson of PW Insider Elite reports that WWE has several surprises lined up for Saturday Night’s Main Event—John Cena’s last match ever.
One of the names being discussed backstage is CM Punk.
While WWE has not confirmed anything officially, internal reports say:
CM Punk is expected to be at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Whether he appears on-screen or stays backstage…
WWE is keeping it tightly secret.
The timing, the silence, the hints…
It all suggests something big is brewing.
BREAKING: Per PWInsider, CM Punk is currently slated to appear at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.
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Cena Praises Punk Before Retirement ❤️🔥
While promoting his retirement tour, John Cena appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vliet.
When asked to describe CM Punk in one phrase, Cena delivered one of the most powerful lines of the interview:
“My wrestling soulmate.”
This statement adds even more emotional weight to Punk potentially appearing at Cena’s final match.
The Final Chapter: Cena vs. Gunther ⚔️🔥
John Cena’s legendary in-ring career ends this Saturday when he battles Gunther in his last-ever match.
However, it is not a full goodbye.
Cena has already signed a new five-year deal with WWE to serve as an official ambassador, ensuring he remains an important part of the company’s future.
