CM Punk is set to participate in major matches on Raw following the impact of SummerSlam. WWE has revealed that the winner of the King of the Ring Tournament will earn a title shot at the brand’s World Champion at the forthcoming pay-per-view event. SmackDown’s Cody Rhodes triumphed over Randy Orton in the final, securing a chance to challenge John Cena for the WWE title during the biggest summer event.
With no opponent yet confirmed for the two-night show, Gunther, the current World Heavyweight Champion, is watching closely to see who WWE will select as his next challenger. WWE announced that on the July 14 episode of Raw, broadcast from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, a gauntlet match will take place, with the winner earning a shot at the World Heavyweight title.
Besides CM Punk, participants in this match include Jey Uso, LA Knight, Penta, and Bron Breakker. CM Punk last wrestled during the Champions PPV, where he challenged John Cena for the WWE title. Meanwhile, Gunther successfully defended his title against Goldberg in his retirement main event the previous night.
Recently, WWE hinted at a possible rivalry between Punk and Gunther, which Gunther also mentioned on the SNME recap show. This increases the former AEW star’s chances of winning the gauntlet match on Raw compared to the other competitors.
Fan Take: This development is exciting for WWE fans as it positions CM Punk for a potential high-stakes showdown that could shake up the title scene. Seeing a fresh rivalry between Punk and Gunther could bring new energy and storytelling depth to the sport, keeping fans engaged and invested.
