CM Punk Confident MITB 2011 Match with John Cena Will Enter WWE Hall of Fame

CM Punk isn’t just confident—he’s calling his shot. The Second City Savior believes one of the biggest matches of his career is headed straight for WWE’s Hall of Fame.

While speaking on WWE’s official YouTube channel, Punk looked back on his legendary Money in the Bank 2011 match with John Cena and didn’t hesitate to say what fans have been chanting for a long time: it belongs in the Hall of Fame.

“This past WrestleMania, I had the honor to induct Bret Hart versus Stone Cold Steve Austin, WrestleMania 13, in that same building, into our Hall of Fame. And I’m sure someday, somebody is going to be inducting Money in the Bank 2011, CM Punk versus John Cena, into the Hall of Fame as a big match moment.”

Punk then talked about how personal the night was—saying it wasn’t just about wrestling, but about creating something historic in his own backyard.

“It was a big moment in my career, in front of my hometown friends and family. I talk about moments where I feel like, ‘Oh, I made it.’ This is in the city where I was born and raised. This is where I would go watch shows. This is a moment that was truly Chicago-made.”

The comments come after Punk inducted Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 into the new “Immortal” Hall of Fame category this year—recognizing matches that changed the game forever.

Now, it looks like he believes he’ll be back on that same stage one day—but this time, for his own match.

December 4, 2025 10:49 am