CM Punk defends WWE Championship against Kevin Owens at Smackdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
CM Punk will defend his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens tonight at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, starting at 8 p.m. EST on USA. The match is eagerly anticipated, marking Owens’ opportunity to claim his first WWE title. In addition to the title match, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are expected to appear at the event., Blake Monroe will make his debut against Giulia in another match on the card.
- •CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens for WWE Championship is the main event.
- •Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will make appearances tonight.
- •Blake Monroe debuts against Giulia.
- •Event starts at 8 p.m. EST on USA Network.
- •Friday Night Smackdown is held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — WWE Friday night Smackdown card tonight features CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens
"Kevin Owens gets his chance at winning WWE gold when he takes on CM Punk. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton to appear. Blake Monroe to debut.
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