CM Punk addresses Sami Zayn after championship win
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
CM Punk discussed his recent victory for the Undisputed WWE Championship during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon's podcast. Punk asserts he won the title 'fair and square' against Sami Zayn, who was visibly upset following his nine-day reign. Punk's remark about Zayn being a '41-year-old youngster' highlights the rivalry. Zayn responded with frustration over Punk reclaiming the title after being absent for several months. The conversation underscores ongoing tensions leading into future events.
- •CM Punk won the Undisputed WWE Championship on July 6
- •Punk addressed Zayn's loss on Stephanie McMahon's podcast
- •Zayn held the title for only nine days
- •Punk described Zayn as a '41-year-old youngster'
- •Zayn expressed frustration over Punk's quick return to the title scene
- 6:18 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Champ CM Punk On Sami Zayn: 'I Beat That 41-Year-Old Youngster Fair And Square'
"Speaking for the first time since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship last Monday, CM Punk clears the air that his title victory was won "fair and square."
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