CM Punk returns and captures championship in WWE Raw match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
CM Punk made a thrilling return to WWE on July 9, 2026, facing Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn. The match attracted significant attention, especially after Punk replaced Cody Rhodes at the last minute. Highlighting the build-up, Bully Ray praised a pre-match interaction where Zayn pushed Punk, energizing the audience. Following the excitement of the match, Punk was confirmed to appear on the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown.
- •Punk returned to WWE for the first time since WrestleMania 42.
- •Bully Ray highlighted a notable face-to-face moment before the match.
- •Punk's title win divided reactions among wrestling fans.
- •Punk is set to appear on WWE SmackDown this Friday.
- •Zayn and Punk's match replaced the originally scheduled match with Cody Rhodes.
- 4:57 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Reveals Moment He Loved From WWE Raw Title Match Between CM Punk & Sami Zayn
"WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray revealed the moment before the Undisputed WWE Championship match on "WWE Raw" that he "loved more than anything."
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