The Best in the World’s pursuit of championship gold resumes as WWE announces CM Punk’s World Heavyweight Championship challenge against Gunther in a Steel Cage Match in Chicago.
CM Punk’s quest for WrestleMania’s main event takes a significant turn with his first WWE championship opportunity in over a decade. The company announced a Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Punk and Gunther, scheduled for the December 29 live event in Chicago.
This marks Punk’s first title bout since July 26, 2013, when he faced Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship at a live event in Atlanta. The 4,174-day gap between championship matches adds historical significance to this weekend’s encounter.
While the non-televised nature of the event suggests the championship is unlikely to change hands, this development could signal the beginning of a program between Punk and Gunther on RAW, following Punk’s current rivalry with Seth Rollins.
The intensifying conflict between Seth Rollins and CM Punk could reshape both competitors’ trajectories as RAW prepares for its Netflix debut. During this week’s episode, Rollins addressed the mounting tension with his rival, suggesting a potential shift in his approach.
Rollins, who has maintained his fan-favorite persona for 785 days since November 6, 2022, delivered a telling message about his evolving mindset:
You’re going to see a completely different side of me.
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