WWE SmackDown: John Cena Mocks CM Punk with Pipebomb Promo, Naomi’s Cash-In Blocked, and Bloodline Tensions Rise

In a dramatic June 20, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena took center stage, delivering a shocking beatdown and verbal assault on CM Punk that left the WWE Universe buzzing. After being disqualified in his match against Ron "R-Truth" Killings—whom he struck with the WWE title—Cena was confronted by CM Punk. Seizing the moment, Cena put Punk through a table with his signature Attitude Adjustment, then grabbed the microphone to recreate Punk’s infamous "pipebomb" promo from 14 years ago, mocking The Second City Saint and escalating their rivalry to new heights.

The night was packed with high-stakes action and storyline twists. In the women’s division, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton announced a Last Woman Standing Match against Nia Jax for next week. Chaos erupted as Nia Jax attacked Stratton, prompting Naomi to attempt a Money in the Bank cash-in. However, Jax intervened at the last moment, preventing Naomi from claiming the title and leaving Stratton still in possession of the championship.

Elsewhere, tensions within The Bloodline continued to simmer. Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo attempted to punish United States Champion Jacob Fatu for his betrayal at WWE Money in the Bank, but Jimmy Uso surprisingly came to Fatu’s defense, hinting at further dissension within the faction.

The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments advanced, with Randy Orton defeating Sami Zayn in the King of the Ring semifinals and Asuka besting Alexa Bliss in the Queen of the Ring semifinals. Both Orton and Asuka now move on to their respective finals.

Other notable moments included LA Knight overcoming Bronson Reed by disqualification after interference from Bron Breakker, only to be laid out post-match by multiple Tsunamis from Reed. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair defeated Chelsea Green, only to be attacked by Piper Niven and Alba Fyre before Alexa Bliss made the save—though Flair refused to acknowledge the assist.

With R-Truth’s storyline decisions influenced by Damian Priest and ongoing rivalries heating up, WWE SmackDown continues to set the stage for major upcoming events, including Night of Champions and Money in the Bank. The show airs weekly on FOX and is available on Peacock and Netflix for streaming.