Explained: Controversy between CM Punk and Saudi Arabia

Summary

• CM Punk had a controversial take on Saudi Arabia in one of his past tweets in 2020
• The Second City Saint replied to The Miz's dig at him when he was in AEW
• CM Punk will face John Cena at the Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia

CM Punk had a controversial take on Saudi Arabia in one of his past tweets on X in 2020, when he was in AEW, and The Miz took a dig at him. As Punk's 'Change the Culture' line went viral, The Miz mocked him. Punk did not hold back and replied with the tweet "Go s*ck a blood money covered d**k in Saudi Arabia, you f**king d*rk."

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The tweet went viral instantly and is remembered by everyone to date. Back in time, Punk was in AEW and expressed his views against WWE openly on social media platforms. However, since his return to the Stamford-based company at the Survivor Series War Games 2023, Punk has toned down some of his controversial opinions.

Take a look at the conversation between The Miz and CM Punk in the past here -

In 2025, with John Cena being at the helm of things and the Voice of the Voiceless at his best in the company, getting the loudest pops every week, an interesting story has been added to the Night of Champions, which will take place in Saudi Arabia. Punk vs Cena is a reality in the upcoming PLE, which has brought the former's relationship with Saudi Arabia into the equation.

CM Punk to face John Cena at the Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia for the Undisputed WWE Championship

Many wondered if Punk would be willing to work with Cena in the Middle East, given his past opinion. However, in one of the Instagram Live sessions, Punk confirmed his intentions and claimed he never had a problem visiting the country. "I don’t hate coming to Saudi, I’ve never been to Saudi," claimed Punk in the session.

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Cena smartly brought the trick of inviting Punk to wrestle him in Saudi Arabia at the Night of Champions for the Undisputed WWE Championship to add fuel to their rivalry. While Cena's heel turn has been a let-off, the feud is expected to bring the fire in him to make his retirement run much better.

It does seem like the real-life incident has been incorporated well into the WWE creative story. As per the reports, Punk indeed does not have a problem going to Saudi Arabia, which could mean either a change of his view on the country, or his willingness to be a professional he is, despite his views on the same.