While their rivalries often included high tensions, CM Punk still considers John Cena to be his soulmate within the ring, a lot in order that his all-time favorite profession match is one which pitted them against one another. While appearing on “GQ,” Punk raved about their encounter from the February 25, 2013 episode of “WWE Raw.”
“A primary with a bullet, myself versus John Cena heading into WrestleMania 29, I consider,” Punk said. “The winner got the illustrious spot of wrestling The Rock at WrestleMania. Well, I lost. Big f***ing deal. John Cena is my wrestling soulmate. I had excellent chemistry with him tonight. The gang was electric. It was an actual fun time. It is best to go watch it.”
Weeks before this red brand broadcast, Cena outlasted 29 others within the Men’s Royal Rumble to secure himself a title match of his selecting at WWE WrestleMania 29. Cena ultimately selected to pursue the WWE Championship, held by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the time. Despite losing to The Rock at each the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, Punk remained unwavering in his desire to important event WrestleMania for the respective title. As such, he challenged Cena to place his status as primary contender on the road on “Raw.”
Cena accepted and later defeated Punk with an Attitude Adjustment after a 26-minute battle in front of the Dallas, Texas crowd. Cena also went on to beat The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29, while Punk fell to The Undertaker in one other hard-fought match on the grand stage.
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