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Fans mock CM Punk's performance after botched SummerSlam move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Fans mock CM Punk's performance after botched SummerSlam move

Summary

CM Punk faced criticism from WWE fans following his match against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. Although the match included notable spots, it did not meet expectations, and Punk's botched moonsault drew particular ridicule. Internet wrestling critic Bryan Alvarez remarked on the poor execution, leading fans to humorously redefine 'CM' to mean 'CANNOT MOONSAULT.' The match's outcome remains uncertain, as WWE fans speculate on a potential rematch or future matches, including a likely matchup between Punk and Kevin Owens.

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By the Numbers

•CM Punk competed against Cody Rhodes during SummerSlam.
•Punk's moonsault attempt was poorly executed and received heavy criticism.
•Fans have created a new nickname for Punk based on the botched move.
•Kevin Owens won a number one contenders match, setting up future potential matches.
•The overall match quality was viewed as average by critics and fans alike.

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — WWE fans have a new nickname for CM Punk after his disastrous SummerSlam botch v Cody Rhodes

What they're saying

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CM Punk v Cody Rhodes was hardly a classic on night one of SummerSlam and WWE fans are already making fun of the current WWE champion. Punk and Rhodes put together a match that was solid enough with a few big spots but ultimately, it fell short of what many thought they might produce.
— Yahoo Sports

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