Every Wrestler Who Defeated John Cena For The WWE Title (And How They Did It)
4. CM Punk
Most famously conquering John Cena in June 2011's phenomenal 'Money In The Bank' clash, CM Punk would also defeat 'The Champ' in the main event of that year's 'Summerslam', tidying up the convoluted set of circumstances that had befallen the WWE Title.
Following Punk's heroic first victory in Chicago and subsequent storyline walk-out holding the gold, WWE hastily arranged a tournament to crown a new champion.
Though Rey Mysterio would win the tournament, he'd be required to defend the title against the former champion later that night, which resulted in the 'Leader of the Cenation' holding aloft a brand new title belt, despite his discomfort at knowing who the real champion was.
With Triple H positioned as an impartial referee (despite suspicious gesticulation from Punk), the stage was set, but neither the match nor finish could live up to the original.
Booking an intentionally screwy finish, 'The Game' counted the fall on Cena despite 'The Face That Runs The Place' having his foot on the bottom rope.
And it would all shortly be for nought, as Punk would be decked by a returning Kevin Nash whilst celebrating victory, allowing Alberto Del Rio to cash in his 'Money In The Bank' title shot and take the title for himself.