On WWE RAW, tensions escalated as LA Knight engaged in a heated dispute with CM Punk following his chance to compete for the World Heavyweight Championship. The conflict unfolded after a chaotic main event involving multiple top superstars on the show.
LA Knight Challenges Seth Rollins Despite Controversial Injury Claim
LA Knight confronted Seth Rollins, accusing him of feigning an injury during their bout on Saturday Night’s Main Event XL. Although Rollins initially declined Knight’s challenge on RAW, match official Adam Pearce intervened and officially sanctioned the contest, with strict orders banning Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed from ringside. The match proceeded under these intense conditions.
Post-Match Assault Demonstrates Seth Rollins’ Team’s Ruthlessness
Following the match, Seth Rollins’ allies launched a surprise attack on LA Knight, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns. The trio collectively responded, signaling their determination to assert control in the ongoing power struggle and issuing a clear warning to their opponents that any further challenges would be met with force.
Argument Between CM Punk and LA Knight Intensifies After Show
The main event climaxed abruptly when CM Punk violently targeted Seth Rollins during the bout, causing a disqualification. This incident was rooted in Rollins’ opportunistic cash-in of his Money in the Bank contract on Punk at the first night of SummerSlam, after falsely claiming a knee injury. Punk’s anger was palpable throughout RAW, but Knight’s frustration was equally noticeable. Once the broadcast ended, Knight and Punk were seen engaged in a heated argument near the ramp entrance, surrounded by officials attempting to keep the situation under control. Adam Pearce quickly intervened, separating the two and escorting them backstage to prevent further escalation.
Seth Rollins Defends His Actions as World Heavyweight Champion
During the in-ring chaos, Seth Rollins confronted Adam Pearce directly, insisting that his status as World Heavyweight Champion entitled him to act as he wished. This confrontation underscored the ongoing conflict between the reigning champion and his challengers, leaving the WWE landscape unsettled heading into future events.
