CM Punk secured a chance to compete for the World Heavyweight Championship by winning the Gauntlet Match against Bron Breakker, earning a spot at the upcoming two-night SummerSlam event at MetLife Stadium. The match against reigning champion Gunther could become even more intense if a career-changing stipulation is added to the bout.
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is reportedly preparing to deliver a commanding promo on Monday Night RAW, where he may express frustration over repeatedly granting title opportunities. He could put forward a request to General Manager Adam Pearce to impose a stipulation stating that if CM Punk loses, he will be barred from challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship as long as Gunther remains champion.
Adding this stipulation would significantly increase the tension and consequences surrounding the match between CM Punk and Gunther at SummerSlam 2025. However, this scenario is currently speculative and has not been officially confirmed by WWE.
Criticism of Gunther’s Booking Following CM Punk’s Title Opportunity
During the Gauntlet Match that determined the next title challenger, champion Gunther was seen observing the contest from a VIP suite rather than being involved in the action. After CM Punk’s victory, the two exchanged brief words, highlighting the brewing rivalry.
Vince Russo, former WWE head writer, criticized the creative direction regarding Gunther’s role on Monday Night RAW during a discussion on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW podcast. Russo argued that Gunther should have been part of the commentary team instead of being isolated in the VIP area to maximize his presence and engagement with the audience.
“The winner of this faces Gunther at SummerSlam. Why wasn’t Gunther on color commentary throughout this match? Why do you have him sitting up there by himself like a jabrone when the guy can talk? Why was he not on color during this match? Unbelievable. Unreal.” —Vince Russo, Former WWE Head Writer
What to Expect from the SummerSlam Title Match
With CM Punk aiming for his first significant singles title since his return, the stakes have never felt higher. Whether Gunther will continue to build his legacy by retaining the World Heavyweight Championship or Punk will rise to claim the belt remains to be seen. The addition of the potential career-altering stipulation could make this encounter one of the most memorable moments of SummerSlam 2025.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Did CM Punk have surgery?
A. WWE announced that CM Punk recently had surgery on his torn triceps. Punk believes he’s planning one of the best comebacks yet in wrestling.
Q. Does CM Punk support LGBTQ?
A. Punk explained, “I support trans children, trans adults, gays, and lesbians because I felt out of place growing up.”
He added, “This feeling was due to my clothing style, hairstyle, and music preferences.”
Q. What surgery did CM Punk have?
A. CM Punk recently had surgery to fix his torn triceps. The wrestling star is now getting ready for an amazing comeback.
In the latest WWE RAW episode, fans got a quick update about Punk. A video clip showed him after his surgery.
Q. Was CM Punk actually hurt?
A. Even though Punk’s fall looked painful, it was planned. On the other hand, McIntyre got genuinely hurt and needed 16 stitches.
