CM Punk participated in one of his most intense matches this year during the WWE SummerSlam event, contesting for the World Heavyweight Championship. Despite the high stakes and excitement surrounding the CM Punk WWE SummerSlam match, veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter expressed disappointment with how the match developed.
Gunther’s Dominance Overshadowed Punk’s Performance
Throughout the bout, Gunther, the reigning champion known as The Ring General, largely controlled the action due to the significant size advantage he had over Punk. While the match stayed mostly in Gunther’s favor, Punk managed to turn the tide near the end, ultimately securing the WWE World Heavyweight Title with a decisive move.
Apter Wanted a More Balanced Contest
Discussing the match on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge’s SummerSlam Review, Bill Apter voiced his frustration over the lack of balance between the two competitors during the match. He stated:
“What I didn’t like was that CM Punk was killed during the whole match. The fans loved CM Punk, he let Gunther pretty much run the match. And I wanted to see more of a, you know CM Punk’s a fine wrestler. So is Gunther. And I wanted to see more of a pro-wrestling match, not so one-sided. I didn’t want to see it so one-sided.” —Bill Apter, Wrestling Journalist
Apter’s comment reflects a feeling that the match did not fully showcase CM Punk’s abilities, despite the positive reception from the audience.
Future Prospects for CM Punk in WWE Remain Uncertain
Following this controversial match outcome, WWE fans remain eager to see what direction CM Punk’s career will take next. The WWE universe continues to anticipate new developments after Punk’s hard-fought victory, hoping future matches will feature a more evenly matched contest.
