Sami Zayn loses WWE Championship to CM Punk on Raw
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Sami Zayn's reign as Undisputed WWE Champion came to an abrupt end on July 8, 2026, as he lost the title to CM Punk on Raw. Zayn's championship run lasted just nine days after an unexpected match change, where he initially was set to face Cody Rhodes, who was ruled out due to an attack from GUNTHER. AEW announcer Tony Schiavone speculated that the title switch indicates WWE's plans for a match between Punk and Rhodes at SummerSlam. Zayn is expected to seek a rematch against Punk following his post-show comments expressing frustration yet acknowledging his brief time as champion.
- •Sami Zayn's title reign was one of the shortest in WWE history.
- •The match was altered when Cody Rhodes was sidelined by an attack from GUNTHER.
- •Tony Schiavone commented on the implications of the title change.
- •Rumors suggest a Punk vs. Rhodes match is planned for SummerSlam.
- •Zayn is anticipated to challenge Punk for a rematch.
- 10:02 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Tony Schiavone Comments On Sami Zayn Losing WWE Championship To CM Punk On Raw
"AEW announcer Tony Schiavone comments on Sami Zayn losing the WWE Championship to CM Punk on Raw, and why he feels Zayn's title reign was so short
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