Overview
- CM Punk challenged John Cena for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during the June 9 episode of Monday Night Raw.
- Cena accepted on the condition that the title match takes place at Night of Champions on June 28 at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena.
- Some wrestlers have been hesitant to travel to Saudi Arabia for WWE events due to ongoing controversy over the partnership.
- Seth Rollins interrupted the segment to remind both superstars that he holds the Money in the Bank contract and could cash in at any time.
- Earlier on Raw, Gunther retained the WWE Heavyweight Championship against Jey Uso and the opening rounds of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments unfolded.