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CM Punk addresses Undisputed WWE Title loss to Sami Zayn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:08 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

CM Punk addresses Undisputed WWE Title loss to Sami Zayn
Summary

CM Punk addressed his title loss to Sami Zayn following a match on Friday's edition of SmackDown in Mexico City. Due to outside interference, Zayn secured the win and became a two-time WWE champion, ending Punk's 67-day reign with the belt. Punk, who turns 48 next month, posted comments on Instagram indicating his intent to reclaim the title despite the loss. He noted that he plans to continue his schedule, including upcoming appearances in Corpus Christi. While Punk has won three world titles since his 2023 return to the company, his future status as a top titlist remains subject to the company's shift toward younger talent.

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  • •Sami Zayn became a two-time WWE champion after defeating CM Punk on SmackDown.
  • •The championship change took place during a card held in Mexico City.
  • •CM Punk confirmed his intention to pursue the title again in upcoming events.
  • •Punk holds three world titles since his 2023 return to the organization.
  • •Punk is scheduled for a future appearance in Corpus Christi.
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  • 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — CM Punk Issues 1st Public Comments Since Shocking SmackDown WWE Title Loss: Was That His Last World Title Reign?
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CM Punk has issued his first public comments since his unexpected WWE Undisputed Title loss on Friday’s edition of SmackDown. […]

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