CM Punk retained his status as World Heavyweight Champion in the electrifying main event of WWE RAW, making headlines by executing a banned maneuver during the climax of the showdown. The much-anticipated bout featured Punk defending his title against Bron Breakker, who has been frequently labeled as the future of WWE but prefers to be recognized as the present of the wrestling scene.
Bron Breakker Pushes CM Punk to His Limits
Throughout the match, Bron Breakker repeatedly challenged the champion, coming close to victory several times. Despite being known as the future of the company, Breakker aimed to prove that his time is now. He gave a formidable performance, establishing his credentials as serious World Championship material, although it became clear that his moment had not yet arrived.
Chaos and Unusual Moves in the Main Event
The contest was not without its moments of chaos. An attempted intervention by The Vision was quickly dealt with by the Lucha trio—Rey Mysterio, Penta, and Dragon Lee—each holding grievances with The Vision. In the middle of this heated atmosphere, CM Punk shocked both the live crowd and fans at home when he performed a sitdown piledriver, a move forbidden by WWE’s regulations for several years. Notably, the execution of the banned move was slightly off, which inadvertently prevented potential injury to Breakker, adding an unexpected twist to the match’s drama.
Notable In-Ring Botches and Professionalism
Breakker also experienced a near-miss earlier with his attempt at a Frankenstiner, but CM Punk’s experience showed through as he managed to recover the spot seamlessly. Despite these hiccups, both competitors delivered a compelling match that kept the audience engaged, further cementing the CM Punk banned move WWE moment as a highlight of the event.
Uncertain Future for “The Best in the World”
With his feud against Bron Breakker now behind him, attention turns to what awaits CM Punk, also known as “The Best in the World.” As WWE sets its sights on the upcoming Royal Rumble and the long road to WrestleMania Vegas, fans and analysts alike are left wondering who will be brave enough to challenge the reigning World Heavyweight Champion next. This main event has only raised anticipation for what is to come on WWE RAW and beyond.
PUNK GOES FOR THE PILEDRIVER, DOESN'T GET ALL OF IT
BRON KICKS OUT!#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/zUJ7bQfVpI
— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) January 6, 2026
