Bully Ray supports extending CM Punk and Kevin Owens rivalry in WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
CM Punk and Kevin Owens are set to face off tonight in Toronto at "WWE SmackDown," with Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship. Hall of Famer Bully Ray believes their long-standing rivalry, rooted in 21 years of history, should extend beyond this match. He emphasized that such a rivalry should be developed further, rather than resolved in a single contest. Owens is making his return to action after 16 months, while Punk recently regained the championship after a brief hiatus. The match is expected to be a significant moment in their storied feud.
- •Punk defends his title against Owens tonight in Toronto.
- •Bully Ray advocates for a deeper development of their rivalry.
- •Owens returns after 16 months following neck surgery.
- •Punk became Undisputed Champion in July after a brief absence.
- 6:02 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Says Current WWE Rivalry 'Has Legs,' Hopes It Extends Beyond One Match
"Hall of Famer Bully Ray thinks this deeply personal rivalry in WWE cannot end in just one match.
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