CM Punk explains his WWE hiatus following WrestleMania 42 loss
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
CM Punk recently addressed rumors surrounding his hiatus from WWE after losing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42. In an interview, Punk revealed he took time off to process personal losses experienced during his championship reign. He returned to capture the Undisputed Championship from Sami Zayn in Chicago. Punk is set to defend his title against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, scheduled in less than two weeks.
- •Punk lost the championship to Reigns at WrestleMania 42.
- •He cited personal losses as the reason for his absence.
- •Punk returned to defeat Sami Zayn for the Undisputed Championship.
- •He will defend his title against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam.
- •The title match takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
- 6:14 PMWrestling Inc — CM Punk Comments On Speculation Over His Time Off From WWE
"Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk shares why he took several months off after WrestleMania 42 defeat.
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