John Cena is nearing the end of his career, with only five dates remaining on his John Cena retirement run. Throughout this period, Cena has competed against numerous stars and participated in many memorable segments. Recently, a senior WWE official broke his silence about a notorious incident involving the leader of the Cenation.
Details Emerge About Cena’s Collision With Official During CM Punk Feud
In the summer of 2025, John Cena rekindled his well-known rivalry with CM Punk, also known as the Best in the World. The buildup featured entertaining moments, including Cena imitating Punk’s legendary pipebomb promo and Punk adopting Cena’s Doctor of Thuganomics persona. Their highly anticipated clash took place at Night of Champions.
During the match, the referee was incapacitated, prompting senior official Charles Robinson to rush to the ring as a replacement. However, Cena unexpectedly collided with Robinson, knocking him down as well. Robinson shared his experience in an interview on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, revealing the moment’s surprising nature.
“With Cena, when I did it recently, I didn’t run as fast for a reason, he didn’t want me to run past him. So he goes, ‘Just take it easy coming down the ramp.’ I saw the camera guy, so I looked. I wasn’t looking at him, I was looking at the camera guy. And then I kept going straight, and then, boom, knocked me out of my shoes.” Charles Robinson, Senior WWE Official
Stories like these highlight Cena’s unique approach to his matches and interactions with fellow WWE personnel.
Recent Match Sees Brock Lesnar Dominate Cena at WrestlePalooza
John Cena faced Brock Lesnar at WrestlePalooza PLE last week, marking their first singles encounter in more than ten years. The bout was officially booked following Lesnar’s attack on Cena on SmackDown during the US title match between Cena and Sami Zayn a few weeks earlier.
Contrary to fans’ expectations of a close contest, Lesnar dominated Cena throughout the match. He successfully pinned Cena after delivering six consecutive F5 finishing moves. The confrontation escalated after the match, as Lesnar attacked both Cena and the referee, provoking disappointment among fans who felt Cena deserved a better outcome.
Impact and Expectations for Cena’s Final Stretch
With his retirement run drawing to a close, John Cena’s recent matches and moments continue to capture significant attention and emotional responses from fans and WWE insiders alike. The reflections and incidents shared by officials like Charles Robinson provide deeper insight into Cena’s in-ring behavior during his farewell tour.
Given the mixed reactions to his recent performances, especially the heavy loss to Brock Lesnar, the remainder of Cena’s retirement run is under intense scrutiny. Fans and commentators are closely watching to see how WWE and Cena conclude this historic phase of his wrestling career.
