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CM Punk returns as WWE Undisputed Champion on SmackDown

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

CM Punk returns as WWE Undisputed Champion on SmackDown

Summary

CM Punk is back on WWE SmackDown as the new Undisputed Men's Champion following his title win at Monday Night RAW on July 6, 2026. Tonight's event takes place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the company builds towards SummerSlam. The card also features Carmelo Hayes facing Trick Williams in non-title action and Tama Tonga against Finn Balor, both notable matchups for the evening. The live broadcast of SmackDown will begin at 8 PM ET.

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•CM Punk celebrated winning the Undisputed WWE Championship on July 6.
•SmackDown is live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
•Carmelo Hayes will compete against Trick Williams tonight.
•Tama Tonga faces fellow Bullet Club founder Finn Balor.
•The event leads up to the SummerSlam pay-per-view.

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11:00 PMCageside Seats — WWE SmackDown results, live discussion (July 10, 2026): Championship Man Punk

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: CM Punk celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship Title during Monday Night RAW at Allstate Arena on July 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melina Pizano/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images WWE SmackDown is live tonight (July 10, 2026) from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and we are carrying forward on the road to SummerSlam. Advertised for tonight: CM Punk returns to SmackDown as your new WWE Undisputed Men’s Champion! Plus, Carmelo Hayes faces Trick Williams in non-title action, and Tama Tonga continues trying to bury his past, one-on-one against fellow Bullet Club founder Finn Balor! Get ready with our preview here! Come right back here back at the normal start time of 8 pm ET. That’s when the SmackDown live blog will kick off in the space below once the show starts on USA. WWE SmackDown RESULTS AND LIVE BLOG FOR JULY 10
— Cageside Seatsby Claire Elizabeth

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Cageside SeatsJul 10, 2026, 11:00 PM
WWE SmackDown results, live discussion (July 10, 2026): Championship Man Punk
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: CM Punk celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship Title during Monday Night RAW at Allstate Arena on July 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melina Pizano/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images WWE SmackDown is live tonight (July 10, 2026) from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and we are carrying forward on the road to SummerSlam. Advertised for tonight: CM Punk returns to SmackDown as your new WWE Undisputed Men’s Champion! Plus, Carmelo Hayes faces Trick Williams in non-title action, and Tama Tonga continues trying to bury his past, one-on-one against fellow Bullet Club founder Finn Balor! Get ready with our preview here! Come right back here back at the normal start time of 8 pm ET. That’s when the SmackDown live blog will kick off in the space below once the show starts on USA. WWE SmackDown RESULTS AND LIVE BLOG FOR JULY 10

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