Sports News Report
League: WWESport: WrestlingCountry: United StatesCategory: General

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

Stipulation added to Punk and Rhodes match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Summary

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.

Source Links
Wrestling Inc
Key Details
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:23 AMWrestling Inc — Huge Stipulation Added To CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER And Sami Zayn At WWE SNME
What they're saying
"

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."

Related Teams & Leagues
WWEWrestling

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days