5 Big changes WWE saw in CM Punk's absence

Modified Nov 14, 2019 03:01 GMT

#4 John Cena quietly leaves WWE and turns into a part-time attraction

Be it the Summer of Punk, or his legendary 434-day WWE title reign, one guy who always remained at the top alongside Punk was WWE veteran John Cena. Cena was already out of the main event picture by the time Punk left, and he faced Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 30 weeks later. The 16-time World Champion has yet to headline a WrestleMania since 2013, and wasn't even in a match at this year's edition.

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Cena quietly moved away from WWE during Punk's absence, and is currently focusing on becoming a movie star. He seems to be doing a good job at it, as he'll be a part of the upcoming Fast & Furious 9 movie.

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#3 The Undertaker's streak loses its aura

CM Punk was The Undertaker's last WrestleMania victim before his famed streak came to an end at WrestleMania 30, mere weeks after Punk's exit. Brock Lesnar broke the streak and went on to squash John Cena at SummerSlam 2014 in a legit shocker. Although The Deadman came back at next year's WrestleMania to put down Bray Wyatt, he lost another 'Mania bout to Roman Reigns two years later.

After defeating Punk at WrestleMania 29, The Undertaker's streak stood at a cool 21-0. Today, it stands at 24-2.

Edited by Alan John