The latest word from the wrestling world is that as reported by PWMania.com, CM Punk captured the Undisputed WWE Crown on Monday Night RAW after stepping in as a concluding-minute replacement for “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, who was unable to compete due to being medically cleared following a brutal attack by “The Ring General” GUNTHER. Punk then got the better of Sami Zayn to reclaim the championship.
According to PWInsider.com, aligning with earlier reports from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the plan is for Punk to defend the Undisputed WWE Gold against past reigning champion Cody Rhodes next month at WWE SummerSlam 2026. Additionally, this matchup has word is that been in the works for some time.
The report what's more mentioned that WWE weighed in on having Punk fan favorite Rhodes at WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next year. Yet, it seems WWE decided to move the battle up to SummerSlam.
WWE has not yet officially announced the battle between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the premium live event. WWE SummerSlam 2026 is set to take place on Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both nights will be broadcast live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.