CM Punk Wins Undisputed WWE Championship, Sparks New Storyline Ahead of SummerSlam

On July 6, 2026, CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn on WWE Raw to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. WWE announced that Punk will make his first SmackDown appearance as champion on July 10 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, signaling a new chapter in the company’s main storyline heading into SummerSlam.

Two weeks later, on the July 20 edition of Raw, Intercontinental Champion Penta teamed with Chad Gable to defeat Miro and Ethan Page in a high‑profile tag match. The victory further builds momentum for both performers as WWE prepares its SummerSlam card.

Both developments reshape the top‑tier title picture and set the stage for upcoming television shows and the major pay‑per‑view event.