Liv Morgan motivates Finn Bálor to challenge CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, leading to an anticipated title match scheduled for WWE RAW next week in Ireland. The confrontation took place during WWE RAW in Germany, where CM Punk addressed recent championship events and his own reign.
Punk’s Appearance in Germany and Title Retention Plans
CM Punk arrived on WWE RAW in Germany, energizing the crowd while discussing Cody Rhodes’ recent defeat by Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Punk reaffirmed his commitment to holding onto the World Heavyweight Championship for as long as possible. His speech set the stage for unexpected developments when Finn Bálor’s entrance music played, signaling a significant interruption.
Bálor’s Challenge and Their Upcoming Showdown in Ireland
During the encounter, Finn Bálor wasted no time making his intentions clear, directly informing CM Punk that he aimed to capture the WWE World Heavyweight title. In response, Punk proposed that they settle the challenge immediately by defending the title in Düsseldorf. However, Bálor, drawing on his experience, stressed the importance of timing and proposed they instead face off in Belfast, Ireland, on the next episode of WWE RAW—taking advantage of his home country crowd.
Liv Morgan’s Critique Fuels Bálor’s Actions
Earlier in the night, Liv Morgan criticized Bálor backstage, questioning his choice to spend time playing video games rather than pursuing championships. Her remarks appeared to inspire Bálor to act, prompting his interruption of Punk’s promo and leading to the agreement for their upcoming match in Belfast.
Anticipation Builds for WWE RAW in Belfast
The scheduled championship contest between CM Punk and Finn Bálor in Ireland is generating significant anticipation among fans. The atmosphere in the arena was described in a social media post:
“Things are heating up! ?Are we getting @CMPunk vs @FinnBalor in Belfast, Ireland NEXT WEEK for the World Heavyweight Championship? pic.twitter.com/c1sNm1263m”
—WWE (@WWE)
This match will see Bálor compete on home soil, a setting that could influence the outcome as he seeks to dethrone CM Punk. The involvement of Liv Morgan and the international locations of recent WWE events have heightened interest, keeping viewers and fans curious about the title’s future as the rivalry intensifies on WWE RAW.
Things are heating up! 😲
Are we getting @CMPunk vs @FinnBalor in Belfast, Ireland NEXT WEEK for the World Heavyweight Championship? pic.twitter.com/c1sNm1263m
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2026
