CM Punk was still recovering from his recent battle wounds when Bronn Breaker stepped up to issue a bold challenge. On the follow-up episode of WWE Raw, Bronn declared that on the one-year anniversary of Raw’s debut on Netflix, he would face Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The segment kicked off with Team Vision—consisting of Breaker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and “Oracle” Paul Heyman—celebrating their victories. Heyman praised Reed and congratulated Paul before announcing the championship match between Breaker and Punk, set for the January 5 episode of WWE, which will be held at the legendary Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The crowd in Glendale roared with “CM Punk” chants as Heyman dubbed Breaker the “Uncrowned Heavyweight Champion of the World.” Breaker interrupted the cheers, expressing disappointment over his easy pinfall win over Punk and hinting at a mysterious hooded figure from Survivor Series.
Breaker explained that he had to dig deep and tap into a new level of athleticism to face Punk—someone he admired growing up. But standing face to face with Punk, he realized, “CM Punk is just a piece of shit!” He compared Punk to former Vision leader Seth Rollins, whom he labeled a “narcissist,” and vowed to “ruin” Punk’s life.
The Glendale crowd responded with chants for “AJ Lee” and “CM Punk” as Breaker reassured Punk that he was coming for all the memories people cherish about him—and promised to take it all. Before leaving, Breaker confidently proclaimed himself as genuinely “the best in the world.” So far, Punk has not responded to the challenge.
Fan Take: This challenge sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown that could redefine the WWE World Heavyweight Championship landscape. Fans can expect explosive action and dramatic storytelling that underscores the ongoing evolution and intensity of WWE’s top stars.
