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Rollins' Sabotage, Cena's Moral Battle, Punk's Chaos: The Tale Of The WWE Championship Fight At NOC
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Seth Rollins focused on sabotaging CM Punk instead of winning the WWE Championship, while John Cena's moral struggle and betrayal added to the unforgettable chaos.
Seth Rollins runs with heavy hitters like Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed—muscle that gives him the luxury to strike when the moment is right. At WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, it almost was. Briefcase in hand, Rollins had a clear path to cash in Money in the Bank.
But when the time came, he made a fateful decision.
Rather than seize the WWE Championship for himself, Rollins chose to sabotage CM Punk's chances, prioritizing revenge over opportunity. It's a pattern that has haunted Rollins throughout his career: letting personal vendettas cloud his path to glory.
#WWENOC — Public Enemies Podcast (@PublicEnemiesHQ) June 28, 2025
This choice, while dramatic, may ultimately define him. Even when the title is within reach, vengeance proves to be his undoing.
Cena's Moral Crossroads
To be fair to Rollins, the main event told more than one story. John Cena's inner struggle was just as central, subtle, but significant.
As CM Punk and Cena rekindled their storied rivalry, fans at the Kingdom Arena watched two icons go to war once again for the WWE Championship.
The match opened at a methodical pace, both men clearly prepared for each other's arsenal. Years of familiarity were on display, with reversals and counters at every turn.
The crowd roared as Punk kicked out of three consecutive Attitude Adjustments, fueling Cena's frustration. In a telling moment, Cena grabbed the WWE title belt with clear intentions—but the fans' pleas reached him. He hesitated, then stopped. The old Cena—the principled competitor—seemed to resurface, if only for a moment.
This is absolute CHAOS right now! — WWE (@WWE) June 28, 2025
Just as Cena backed away, Rollins stormed the ring with the Money in the Bank briefcase. A cash-in seemed imminent. But in a surprising twist, Cena intervened, knocking down referee Charles Robinson and halting Rollins' plan.
That left Punk and Cena alone in the ring. The two shared a respectful handshake, a moment of mutual recognition. But Cena wasn't done. As he looked into the camera, he suddenly went for a low blow. Punk, anticipating the move, braced for it—only to be blindsided by Rollins, who struck with the briefcase and followed up with a devastating Stomp.
Cena capitalized on the chaos, tossing Rollins from the ring and pinning Punk for the win.
This ending was love it. #WWENOC
— Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) June 28, 2025
In the end, no one left with clean hands—except, perhaps, the fans, who witnessed a main event layered in history, drama, and betrayal.
First Published:
June 29, 2025, 12:54 IST
