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CM Punk successfully defended the WWE Championship against top contender Bron Breakker in a match featuring multiple reversals and finishers, highlighting a potential WrestleMania program.
- On Jan. 5, 2026, CM Punk defeated Bron Breakker to retain the WWE Championship in Monday Night Raw's 2026 debut main event with a Go 2 Sleep finish.
- The WWE booked the title bout to spotlight Bron Breakker as the biggest rising star and test CM Punk, who promoted an underdog narrative ahead of their match with WrestleMania implications.
- The match featured intense back-and-forth action with Punk repeatedly using submissions like the Anaconda Vice and STF, while Paul Heyman and Austin Theory influenced key moments amid a multi-wrestler ringside brawl.
- For the early-year title picture, CM Punk, WWE Champion, won Raw's opening main event for the second year running, preserving his trajectory while Bron Breakker, rising star, drew praise despite the loss.
- Notably, CM Punk wore a Michigan-style jacket to the ring on Raw's 2026 debut, which commentators highlighted as an odd detail, and Raw will broadcast from Germany next week.
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Backstage Update On Bron Breakker After Injury Scare During WWE Raw Main Event On January 5
“You f**ked up! You f**ked up!” That was the ruthless reaction from the 14,000+ fans packed inside the sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Monday night, January 5, 2026 at WWE Raw “Stranger Things Night” when Bron Breakker nearly broke his neck. As advertised, The Vision member was battling CM Punk in the main event of the evening at the WWE Raw on Netflix one-year anniversary show, when an accident during a spot on the ropes nearl…
Bron Breakker Medically Cleared After Raw Main Event Scare
WWE officials and fans alike can breathe a sigh of relief regarding the status of Bron Breakker. Concern arose during the main event of Monday Night Raw, where Breakker challenged CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. During a high-risk sequence, Breakker attempted a frankensteiner from the top rope, but a miscommunication led to him landing awkwardly on impact. Despite the scary moment, Bryan Alvarez reports that Breakker has avoided …
Positive News On Bron Breakker After WWE Raw Injury Scare
Bron Breakker has reportedly avoided a major injury scare following the conclusion of Monday Night Raw. Bryan Alvarez reports that the WWE medical team checked Breakker out backstage after the show, and he has been cleared. The injury concern stemmed from a moment during the main event match between Breakker and CM Punk. In the […]
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