CM Punk wins WWE Championship in Chicago during Raw on July 6, 2026
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
During the July 6, 2026 episode of WWE Raw, CM Punk claimed the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago. The show included a mix of narrative development and character interactions leading into the SummerSlam event. Characters like Seth Rollins and LA Knight contributed to an opener that sparked critique while Liv Morgan's absence from promotional discourse was seen as refreshing. The subsequent matches and feuds that emerged may set the stage for future storylines. A breakdown of the show's highlights and criticisms follows.
- •CM Punk captured the Undisputed WWE Championship in Chicago.
- •Seth Rollins discussed his history with Roman Reigns during the opener.
- •Liv Morgan was involved in a match but featured less on the mic.
- •LA Knight's role in the opener received mixed reactions.
- •Sol Ruca retained her Women's Intercontinental Championship.
- 4:10 AMWrestling Inc — WWE RAW 8/3/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
- 3:59 AMWrestling Inc — WWE RAW 7/6/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
"On a night that saw CM Punk win the WWE Championship in Chicago, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/6/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
"On a night that saw the returns of Becky Lynch and Big Cass, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/3/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
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External links- Wrestling IncAug 4, 2026, 4:10 AMWWE RAW 8/3/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw the returns of Becky Lynch and Big Cass, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 8/3/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
- Wrestling IncJul 7, 2026, 3:59 AMWWE RAW 7/6/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
On a night that saw CM Punk win the WWE Championship in Chicago, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/6/26 episode of "WWE Raw!"
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