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CM Punk defends title against Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

CM Punk defends title against Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown

Summary

CM Punk will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown, airing live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on August 21. Owens earned this title shot after a big performance at SummerSlam, defeating Finn Balor, Sami Zayn, and Gunther. The card also features a tag team title rematch with The MFTs facing Damian Priest and R-Truth, along with Giulia making her in-ring debut against Blake Monroe. Additional segments are expected, including Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton addressing their ongoing rivalry and the appearance of Oba Femi.

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Status Watch

•CM Punk defends against Kevin Owens for the Undisputed Championship.
•Damian Priest and R-Truth seek revenge against The MFTs for the Tag Team Championship.
•Blake Monroe faces Giulia in her in-ring debut.
•Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton to address their rivalry on the show.
•Oba Femi is advertised to make an appearance, adding intrigue.

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — WWE SmackDown Aug. 21, 2026: CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens, Oba Femi Appearance & More

What they're saying

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This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown emanates from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.According to Fightful, there are three matches announced for Friday’s show, including the Undisputed WWE Championship match between CM Punk and Kevin Owens.Here’s the current match card and expected segments for SmackDown: CM Punk (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE […] The post WWE SmackDown Aug. 21, 2026: CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens, Oba Femi Appearance & More appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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