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December 10, 2025 By  History, WWE, WWE Universe

The 5 Best John Cena WWE PLE Main Events, Ranked

1. John Cena Vs. CM Punk – Money In The Bank 2011

John Cena is no stranger to competing in hostile receptions, as he had a taste of it when he defended the WWE Championship against Rob Van Dam at ECW One Night Stand 2006.

Nevertheless, there was a partisan crowd in the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, at Money in the Bank 2011 as Cena defended the WWE Championship against CM Punk. Cena understood the assignment and knew he’d receive a chorus of boos.

The atmosphere was electric, and they put on a five-star instant classic. Cena and Punk pulled out all of the stops, and this was the best match in their legendary rivalry. Both kicked out one of each other’s respective finishers, but when Mr. McMahon walked down the aisle, Cena made a crucial mistake by taking his eyes off the ball.

The Second City Saint took advantage and connected with the GTS, securing his first WWE Championship reign. Punk escaped with the WWE Championship through the crowd, leaving WWE without a WWE Champion.

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