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Huge Stipulation Added To CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER And Sami Zayn At WWE SNME - Wrestling Inc.

Nick Aldis’ interference helped Cody Rhodes and CM Punk preserve their one-on-one WWE Championship match after a stipulation put 2 title shots at stake.

  • On Saturday, Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther and Sami Zayn at Madison Square Garden, securing their scheduled singles match at SummerSlam.
  • Acting in the absence of SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, General Manager Adam Pearce established a high-stakes stipulation on Friday, announcing if Gunther and Zayn won, they'd be added to 'The Biggest Party of the Summer.'
  • Punk and Rhodes secured the win following critical interference from Aldis, who pulled the official from the ring during a pin attempt, allowing Punk to hit Gunther with his signature GTS.
  • Following the match, Rhodes and Punk shared a rare moment of respect as cameras stopped rolling; Rhodes requested Punk's theme music, and the two exchanged a gesture of solidarity.
  • With the tag team victory secured, Punk and Rhodes now focus on their championship clash at SummerSlam, where they'll face each other for the Undisputed WWE Championship inside U.S. Bank Stadium.
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wrestlinginc.com broke the news on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
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