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WWE 'Raw': CM Punk becomes WWE Champion
CM Punk returned from months away and ended Sami Zayn’s nine-day reign after Cody Rhodes was ruled out, WWE officials said.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, CM Punk returned to Raw, replacing Cody Rhodes to defeat Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship in his first match since WrestleMania 42.
- WWE had known "for a while" that Punk would return to capture the title, aiming to set up a SummerSlam headline match against Rhodes, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported.
- Zayn's reign ended after just nine days, sparking fan frustration across social media; Dave Meltzer reported WWE officials do not consider the wrestler a "money player" on the roster.
- Gunther attacked the American Nightmare backstage at the start of Raw, leaving Cody Rhodes medically unable to compete in the scheduled title defense.
- Punk's victory suggests a shift to SmackDown, as the Undisputed title is unique to the blue brand while Roman Reigns holds the world title on Raw.
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