Bron Breakker WWE RAW highlights took center stage when the former NXT Champion stood up to CM Punk in a dramatic and highly anticipated match on January 5, 2026. The electrifying confrontation unfolded on RAW, drawing attention for its intensity and for the impassioned reaction from Breakker’s past tag team partner, Baron Corbin.
Bron Breakker’s Rise and Dominance in WWE
Bron Breakker established himself as a standout competitor during his NXT tenure from 2021 to 2024. His rapid ascent was marked by unmatched speed and ferocity, making each of his matches must-see events for WWE fans. This intensity led to an unlikely but effective partnership in February 2024 with Baron Corbin, as they captured the NXT Tag Team Championships by defeating Tony D’Angelo and Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo. Putting aside their differences, the duo called themselves Wolf Dogs, blending their distinct personalities for a common goal.
The Showdown with CM Punk on RAW
In the January 5th episode of RAW, Bron Breakker boldly declared his ambition to end CM Punk’s reign as World Heavyweight Champion in the night’s main event. This match was highlighted as a classic clash between Breakker’s fresh, explosive energy and Punk’s veteran savvy, resulting in an encounter that fans and experts described as exhilarating from start to finish.
Despite a flurry of interference from Breakker’s Vision teammates—Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory—and even repeated efforts by Paul Heyman, Breakker ultimately fell short of dethroning Punk. The match was marked by its chaos and unpredictability, further heightening the spectacle surrounding Breakker and Punk’s rivalry.
Baron Corbin Commends the Spectacular Main Event
Many watched the showdown closely, but it was Baron Corbin, known in WWE as Tom Pestock, who offered special praise. As Breakker’s former Wolf Dogs partner and a prominent figure during their NXT dominance, Corbin made his pride and admiration clear after the RAW main event.
“That match was so dope!! Super proud of my boy! @bronbreakkerwwe Wolfdogs4life @CMPunk is so so so good!” — Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin), Former WWE Star
Setting the Stage for WrestleMania 42
CM Punk’s successful defense of the World Heavyweight Championship signals the start of a new chapter, as anticipation mounts for WrestleMania 42 at the end of the month. The dynamic between youthful contenders like Breakker and established figures like Punk promises further dramatic confrontations and memorable moments on the Road to WrestleMania, with the WWE Universe awaiting what unfolds next.
That match was so dope!!
Super proud of my boy! @bronbreakkerwwe
Wolfdogs4life@CMPunk is so so so good!
— Tom (@TomPestock) January 6, 2026
