Stipulation added to Punk and Rhodes match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, a significant stipulation was introduced for the tag team match featuring Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn. The stipulation, revealed during the opening of 'WWE SmackDown', states that if GUNTHER and Zayn win, they will be included in Punk and Rhodes' title match at 'The Biggest Party of the Summer'. This decision follows GUNTHER's frustration over not receiving a championship opportunity. He is teaming with Zayn, who recently lost the title to Punk.
- •Punk and Rhodes face GUNTHER and Zayn at Madison Square Garden.
- •GUNTHER's partnership with Zayn follows Zayn's recent title loss.
- •The stipulation was introduced during the opening segment of 'WWE SmackDown'.
- •Winning the tag match grants GUNTHER and Zayn a chance at the title match.
- 12:23 AMWrestling Inc — Huge Stipulation Added To CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER And Sami Zayn At WWE SNME
"A huge stipulation was added to CM Punk and Cody Rhodes' match against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn at Saturday Night's Main Event to open "WWE SmackDown."
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