CM Punk Sends a Message with John Cena’s Signature Move at WWE MSG Event

CM Punk turned heads and sparked speculation during his match at WWE’s Madison Square Garden holiday live event against Ludwig Kaiser by borrowing a move from none other than John Cena. Punk sealed his victory with his iconic GTS finisher, but it was his mid-match tribute—or dig?—to Cena that left fans talking.

As the match heated up, Punk executed Cena’s trademark 5 Knuckle Shuffle, drawing gasps and cheers from the MSG crowd. The move comes at a particularly interesting time, with Cena’s return to WWE set for January 6, kicking off his retirement tour when Raw debuts on Netflix. Whether it was a nod of respect, a tease for a potential clash, or simply Punk playing mind g

CM Punk’s nod—or jab—at John Cena with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle is bound to get everyone talking as we approach Cena’s WWE return. Was it a show of respect, a challenge, or just Punk being Punk? Either way, one thing’s for sure—this moment adds even more intrigue to the upcoming Netflix debut of Raw.