CM Punk has qualified for the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, joining John Cena in the multi-man contest. The qualification came after Punk’s recent Royal Rumble appearance, where he and Cena briefly crossed paths during the match.
During an appearance on the Good Guy / Bad Guy podcast, CM Punk discussed his current interactions with John Cena backstage and shared his thoughts on a potential singles match between them.
I’d be a liar if I told you I didn’t wanna do anything with him [John Cena]. I’m crossing my fingers that we get to hook up on a PLE and have a match; at least on a big RAW for Netflix or something.
The history between CM Punk and John Cena includes several championship matches during Punk’s first WWE stint. Their paths crossed again at the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match, though no significant confrontation occurred during the premium live event.