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CM Punk surprises with title win over Sami Zayn at WWE Raw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

CM Punk surprises with title win over Sami Zayn at WWE Raw
Summary

CM Punk returned to WWE and won the Undisputed WWE Championship from Sami Zayn during a surprise main event on July 6, 2026, in Chicago. Zayn's original opponent, Cody Rhodes, was unable to compete due to an attack by GUNTHER earlier in the show. The match featured several near falls, and Punk ultimately secured victory with his Go To Sleep finishing move. This victory marks Punk’s eighth world championship title in his career.

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By the Numbers
  • •CM Punk returned in his hometown of Chicago.
  • •Sami Zayn's title reign lasted just over a week.
  • •Cody Rhodes was initially scheduled to face Zayn but was attacked.
  • •The match included multiple back-and-forth exchanges.
  • •Punk executed the GTS to clinch the championship.
Latest Updates
  • 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — WWE 'Raw': CM Punk becomes WWE Champion
  • 2:48 AMWrestling Inc — CM Punk Defeats Sami Zayn, Wins Undisputed WWE Championship In Surprise Raw Main Event
  • 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — CM Punk returns, ends Sami Zayn's short title reign
What they're saying
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CM Punk, in a crazy turn of events, became the new Undisputed WWE Champion after facing Sami Zayn in the main event of "Raw."

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CM Punk returned to his hometown of Chicago to defeat Sami Zayn and end his Undisputed WWE Championship reign.

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CM Punk is the new Undisputed WWE Champion after a surprise main event on "WWE Raw" in Chicago.

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