CM Punk scheduled for Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
CM Punk, the Undisputed WWE Champion, will appear at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. After securing the title from Sami Zayn on *WWE Raw* earlier this week, Punk's participation comes as part of WWE's summer lineup. Although he is announced as a featured superstar, it is not confirmed if he will defend his championship at this event. Reports suggest Punk may face former champion Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, building anticipation after their recent interactions on Raw.
- •CM Punk won the Undisputed WWE Championship from Sami Zayn.
- •He is announced for Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18.
- •Punk's opponent at SummerSlam may be Cody Rhodes.
- •Punk returned to WWE after being absent post-WrestleMania.
- •Other featured matches include Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh.
- 11:00 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Champ CM Punk Announced For Saturday Night's Main Event At Madison Square Garden
"Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk has been announced for Saturday Night's Main Event coming up at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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