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CM Punk faces Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown; titles defended

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

CM Punk faces Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown; titles defended
Summary

CM Punk clashed with Kevin Owens on the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, marking a key moment in their ongoing rivalry. Sami Zayn's interference disrupted the championship match, contributing to a chaotic night. The MFT tag team retained their titles against Damian Priest and R-Truth, while Blake Monroe's in-ring debut remains pending amid ongoing frustrations with her booking. The show featured minimal wrestling, focusing instead on backstage segments and character development.

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Key Details
  • •CM Punk and Kevin Owens faced off in a championship match.
  • •Sami Zayn interrupted the main event, altering its outcome.
  • •MFT retained tag titles against Damian Priest and R-Truth.
  • •Blake Monroe has yet to officially debut in-ring.
  • •The episode featured only three matches in total.
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What they're saying
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On a night that saw CM Punk clash with Kevin Owens, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/21/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"

— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff)
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On a night that saw the main roster debut of OTM, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/24/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"

— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff)
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