In a subsequent promo, Cena suggested that he made the match for Night of Champions in an effort to expose Punk as a hypocrite of sorts. That was likely in reference to Punk speak

John Cena is still the WWE champion. Despite run ins from Money in the Bank winner Seth Rollins and Co., Cena managed to wiggle his way out of the main event at Night of Champions with his championship after a terrific match with CM Punk.

Night of Champions was certainly another improvement on the level of show and important storyline progression coming out of Saudi Arabia. The King and Queen of the Ring finals were quality bouts with the expected winners earning championship matches at SummerSlam.