Sami Zayn, CM Punk disrupt WWE SmackDown's contender match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
During the main event of WWE SmackDown on August 28, Sami Zayn and CM Punk interfered in the number one contender's match. The match, which featured GUNTHER, Finn Balor, and Kevin Owens, saw Zayn pull Balor from the ring as he appeared to secure a victory. Zayn also incapacitated the referee, allowing CM Punk to attack him, leading to chaos as all competitors were hit with the WWE Championship belt. The segment concluded with Zayn standing over his rivals, setting the stage for further conflict.
- •Sami Zayn interfered in the contender match at WWE SmackDown.
- •CM Punk attacked Zayn during the chaos of the match.
- •Zayn used the WWE Championship belt against multiple competitors.
- •The match involved GUNTHER, Finn Balor, and Kevin Owens.
- •The incident concluded with Zayn standing tall in the ring.
- 2:00 AMWrestling Inc — WWE SmackDown No. 1 Contender's Match Ends In Chaos When Sami Zayn, CM Punk Interfere
"Sami Zayn and CM Punk got involved in derailing the number one contendership match in the main event of "WWE SmackDown."
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