CM Punk secured his position as the number-one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship by winning a Gauntlet Match on last week’s Monday Night RAW. He is set to face Gunther for the title at WWE SummerSlam, aiming for his first world title since returning at Survivor Series 2023. However, Punk’s challenge at SummerSlam may be at risk following a vicious attack on this week’s RAW, potentially altering the course of the upcoming pay-per-view.
The recent Gauntlet Match brought together Penta, Bron Breakker, LA Knight, Jey Uso, and CM Punk. Throughout the contest, Gunther, known as The Dog of WWE, dominated several opponents before being pinned by Punk, who ultimately earned his championship shot. Even though Punk emerged victorious, his journey toward the World Heavyweight Championship appears threatened after Gunther launched a brutal assault on him during this week’s RAW segment.
Punk’s last attempt to capture a world title was at Night of Champions last month, where he challenged John Cena, his long-time rival, for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Riyadh. Unfortunately for Punk, interference from Seth Rollins and his faction led to a failed outcome, denying him the gold on that occasion.
With Seth Rollins sidelined due to a knee injury and his faction preoccupied with Roman Reigns‘ retribution, CM Punk seemed poised for a clear path toward dethroning Gunther at SummerSlam. Yet Gunther, aware of the threat Punk poses, may be trying to weaken his challenger before their match by attacking him on RAW. This attack could seriously hamper Punk’s ability to compete, potentially sidelining him and allowing Gunther to prolong his reign over the World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE’s forthcoming SummerSlam, which will be the company’s first-ever two-night event, is less than two weeks away. The creative team, led by Triple H, may be scripting this intense angle to build excitement and anticipation for the event. Although a wrestler of Punk’s stature rarely misses such a major show, this storyline could be designed to earn sympathy for The Second City Saint while heightening the stakes of his contest with Gunther.
At present, these developments remain speculative, and fans will need to wait to see how the storyline unfolds as SummerSlam approaches.
CM Punk Reflects on His Upcoming Match Against Gunther at SummerSlam
In a recent interview with TV Insider, CM Punk spoke about his challenge against Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Punk acknowledged Gunther’s skills and expressed enthusiasm about facing him at what WWE calls the Biggest Party of the Summer.
“It’s exciting. A tremendous opportunity for me to get to work against arguably the best guy in the business right now. Wrestling is very subjective. It’s easy to say, ‘This is my favorite.’ Other people may like something else or a different style. I think Gunther can do it all… There is a wealth of talent there. I’m looking forward to putting on a show with the guy. I really don’t know what else to say. I don’t have anything bad to say about him. I think he is one of the best wrestlers in the world, and I know I am. So, it’s going to be fun at SummerSlam,” said Punk. —CM Punk, WWE Superstar
The upcoming match will test whether CM Punk can finally dethrone Gunther and claim the World Heavyweight Championship. The wrestling world eagerly anticipates their showdown to see who will emerge victorious.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Did CM Punk apologize?
A. CM Punk said sorry to fans in Saudi Arabia for a tweet he posted before WWE Night of Champions. When he appeared at the WWE Night of Champions kickoff show, the crowd expressed their displeasure by booing. A fan yelled something at Punk, causing him to stop. He took this chance to talk about his previous tweet concerning The Miz.
Q. Does CM Punk support LGBTQ?
A. Punk is a strong supporter of transgender rights, both in and out of the wrestling ring. While briefly with AEW in 2023, he showed his support for LGBTQ+ individuals. Known as the “Voice of the Voiceless,” Punk actively spoke up for these communities.
Q. Was CM Punk actually hurt?
A. Even though it looked like Punk was injured, his fall was planned. In contrast, McIntyre really got hurt and needed 16 stitches. The intense violence of the match fascinated fans, making them excited to see what happens next with both wrestlers.
Q. Why doesn’t CM Punk talk to his brother?
A. Mike Broox, CM Punk’s brother, discusses how he took money from Lunatic Wrestling Federation. This incident caused their relationship to end over two decades ago.
