John Cena has suggested the possibility of one final match against AJ Styles, sparking excitement among WWE fans. On Monday, he posted a brief tweet with the hashtag #CenavsStyles, asking for opinions as part of WWE Raw’s current storylines. Cena is nearing the end of his WWE in-ring career, with only five appearances remaining on his contract after a recent loss to Brock Lesnar at WrestlePalooza.
This tease opens the door for a potential last clash between two of WWE’s most celebrated wrestlers, adding anticipation to Cena’s farewell tour scheduled to conclude later this year.
Stephanie Vaquer Set for WWE Crown Jewel Title Challenge
WWE announced that Stephanie Vaquer will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at the upcoming Crown Jewel event. The match confirmation came during Monday’s episode of Raw, with earlier hints revealed at WrestlePalooza. Stratton, the current champion, is scheduled to defend her title against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax on this week’s SmackDown, highlighting a competitive lead-up to the October 11th event in Perth, Australia, which will be streamed via the ESPN app and Netflix internationally.
CM Punk Expresses Desire to Play The Punisher in a Superhero Role
During a fan Q&A with GQ, CM Punk revealed that if given the opportunity to portray a superhero character on screen, he would choose The Punisher. Known for his intense persona, Punk joked before sharing his ideal role as Frank Castle, the dark vigilante. He stated,
“I’m CM F**king Punk, it doesn’t get any more super than that. The Thing wants to be CM Punk. Frank Castle wants to be CM Punk. No, not really. I want to be Frank Castle, The Punisher.” — CM Punk
Jon Bernthal currently plays The Punisher and is expected to reprise the role in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and the second season of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
Additional WWE Updates and Ongoing Storylines
The WWE landscape continues to shift with several notable developments. Asuka recently turned heel on Raw by attacking IYO SKY, adding tension to the women’s division. Meanwhile, excitement builds around Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes as their feud intensifies, maintaining a heated rivalry that has drawn fan interest.
Elsewhere, WWE has confirmed the vacation of another title and announced special guests for the NXT show airing on September 23. Meanwhile, pregnancy news has led another reigning women’s champion to vacate her title, reflecting ongoing changes within the roster.
What These Developments Mean for WWE’s Future
John Cena’s hint at a final match with AJ Styles signals a potentially dramatic end to a storied WWE chapter, while Stephanie Vaquer’s title challenge and rising women’s division rivalries highlight the company’s commitment to dynamic competition. CM Punk’s expressed interest in playing The Punisher adds a fresh cultural connection beyond wrestling, potentially expanding his influence in entertainment.
With major events like Crown Jewel approaching and evolving storylines across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, WWE continues to deliver tension-filled narratives and high stakes that keep fans eagerly watching. The next few weeks are critical for concluding some rivalries and setting up future ones, shaping the wrestling world’s landscape moving forward.
Thoughts? #WWERaw
— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 22, 2025
