CM Punk challenged John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions on June 28, but his attempt fell short after a botched ringside spot involved Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Former WWE star Stevie Richards recently broke down what went wrong during the closing moments of the match, highlighting a rushed team move that contributed to Punk’s awkward landing.
Details Behind the Chaotic Finish at Night of Champions
The match lasted 26 minutes and saw multiple superstars interfere toward the end, including Breakker and Reed. Allies of Seth Rollins collaborated to slam CM Punk, known as The Best in the World, through a commentary table. However, the coordinated move did not go as planned, resulting in Punk landing in an uncomfortable position. Stevie Richards explained on his show with James Romero that the main issue stemmed from Breakker and Reed rushing their timing during the double-team maneuver.
“This is a thing where I think the inexperience really shows through, and these two guys have done excellent work, and it’s almost like it’s been a false positive that they really have played to their strengths and hidden their weaknesses, and one of those things is rushing.” —Stevie Richards, Former WWE Star
Richards emphasized that while Breakker and Reed typically exhibit excellent timing when executing powerful moves solo, their coordination faltered in this instance. He believes the two should have communicated better before attempting the double-team attack on Punk.
Lessons from WWE Legends on Executing Tag Team Finishing Moves
The legendary Brothers of Destruction, Kane and The Undertaker, often performed double Chokeslams when teaming up, serving as a prime example of precise execution. Richards suggested that Breakker and Reed study these WWE Hall of Famers to improve their teamwork and timing.
“‘Taker and Kane are a prime example. Throw both the arms over. They’ve already got the hand on the throat and the chest area. They look at each other, they both squat down, push up, Chokeslam. The squat is where the height comes from. The lower you squat, the higher the Chokeslam, and the bigger the bump into the table. And they [Breakker and Reed] just rushed.” —Stevie Richards, Former WWE Star
Since joining forces with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman after WrestleMania 41, Breakker and Reed have been building momentum in WWE. On the June 30 episode of RAW, they scored a main event victory over Penta and Sami Zayn, signaling their rising status in the company despite setbacks like the Night of Champions incident.
Significance of the Botched Spot and Future Prospects
The CM Punk Night of Champions botch has drawn attention to the challenges faced by new talents when executing complex team moves live. Richards’ comments underline the importance of timing and communication among tag teams to prevent similar errors. As Breakker and Reed continue evolving their skills, learning from past mistakes and studying seasoned teams like the Brothers of Destruction could enhance their performances and reduce such risks moving forward.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is CM Punk’s religion?
A. Punk played roles in horror movies like “Girl on the Third Floor” and “Rabid” in 2019, as well as “Jakob’s Wife” in 2021. He was also featured in the wrestling drama series “Heels” from 2021 to 2023. In addition, he sometimes works as a color commentator for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Punk identifies as straight edge and is an atheist.
Q. Is CM Punk a millionaire?
A. CM Punk is a well-known wrestler famous for his WWE career. He has also tried MMA and acting. By 2025, he remains successful.
After making a big return to WWE in 2023, he earns a high salary, with an estimated net worth of $12 million.
His real estate investments and endorsement deals add to his financial achievements.
Q. Is CM Punk religious?
A. The professional wrestler, who goes by CM Punk in the ring, has stated, “I do not believe in God.”
Q. Is CM Punk’s tattoo a Pepsi logo?
A. CM Punk has publicly discussed his well-known tattoo of the Pepsi logo, which has been below his left shoulder for a long time.
