4 Active WWE Superstars who have defeated CM Punk clean

CM Punk has had a remarkable run since returning to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames last year in November. Despite currently being injured, he has managed to keep his feud with Drew McIntyre one of the most compelling storylines in the company.

The Second City Saint achieved significant success with the company even before his departure in 2014. He is a five-time WWE Champion and a two-time Money in the Bank winner. Despite his impressive resume, Punk was never someone who was heavily protected and often took losses when necessary.

Having been away for a long time, Punk has yet to face many of the current generation's stars. However, there are a few active WWE stars who have managed to defeat CM Punk in a clean fashion. Below is a list of four such stars.

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#4. Rey Mysterio

In 2010, Rey Mysterio and CM Punk were involved in an underrated rivalry. The feud took a personal turn when the latter began involving Mysterio's family.

This intense feud led to a one-on-one match at WrestleMania 26, in which Mysterio defeated Punk and secured a clean victory. Their rivalry continued until the Over the Limit event, in which they faced off in a singles match.

The stipulation was that if Punk won, Rey would have to join his Straight Edge Society, but if Rey won, Punk would have his head shaved. Mysterio emerged victorious again, leaving The Second City Saint bald and humiliated.

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#3. Randy Orton

Randy Orton and CM Punk didn't have any major programs together until they clashed in 2011 when the latter was the leader of The Nexus. Their rivalry featured some unforgettable segments leading up to their massive match at WrestleMania 27.

In what was otherwise a disappointing show, the match between Orton and The Second City Saint stood out as a highlight. The Viper emerged victorious by catching Punk with an RKO out of nowhere. Their feud continued until 2011 Extreme Rules, where they faced off in a brutal Last Man Standing match. Once again, it was Orton who came out on top.

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#2. WWE Superstar John Cena

Fans would call the duo of John Cena and CM Punk wrestling soulmates due to their incredible chemistry and numerous brilliant matches. Their most iconic clash took place at the 2011 Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, where Punk defeated Cena to win the WWE Championship. During this period, Punk often had the upper hand over Cena.

However, Cena did secure some clean victories over Punk in TV matches. The most notable of these occurred in early 2013 during an episode of Monday Night RAW. The two faced one another in a high-stakes match to determine who would go on to face The Rock at WrestleMania 29.

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#1. The Rock

CM Punk had one of the best reigns of the modern era as WWE Champion, holding the title for 434 days. However, his reign came to an abrupt end when The Rock challenged him to a match at the 2013 Royal Rumble. In a surprising outcome, The Rock defeated Punk cleanly.

This result disappointed many fans who felt that Punk should have walked into WrestleMania that year as champion. The two clashed again at 2013 Elimination Chamber, where The Rock successfully retained the title.