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CM Punk Defends World Title On WWE SmackDown After Challenging Johnny Gargano - Wrestling Inc.
CM Punk survived late interference from Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and others before pinning Gargano with a GTS to keep the WWE Championship.
- On Friday, September 4, WWE SmackDown aired from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, featuring CM Punk defending the WWE Championship against hometown hero Johnny Gargano in the main event.
- Gargano had remained "planked" backstage for several months until Punk offered him a championship opportunity, prompting the wrestler to finally stand up and accept the challenge.
- During the main event, Sami Zayn tossed the WWE Title toward Gargano, triggering interference from Kevin Owens, Gunther, and Finn Balor, creating chaotic ringside conditions.
- After Nick Aldis and security ejected Zayn and Candice LeRae from ringside, Punk hit a distracted Gargano with a GTS to secure the pinfall victory and retain his championship.
- Following the match, Punk grabbed a microphone and told Zayn he would defend his WWE Championship against him in Mexico next week, escalating their ongoing rivalry.
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