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WWE Sami Zayn, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens rivalry

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The rivalry between WWE wrestlers CM Punk, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn ~~has~~ intensified following Zayn’s reclamation of the Undisputed WWE ~~Championship. After Zayn defeated Punk~~ Championship on September 11, 2026, amid interference from Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, and Kevin Owens, the championship picture remained volatile. On September 18, 2026, at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, Zayn successfully defended his title against Owens in 2026. After a chaotic ~~main event. The match was marked by further interference from Gargano, LeRae, and Punk. Following the bell, the confrontation escalated when Punk struck~~ title defense against Owens ~~with the championship belt and subsequently delivered a GTS to both Zayn and Owens. On the~~ on September ~~25, 2026, episode of SmackDown,~~ 18, CM Punk attacked both men. Punk subsequently secured a spot in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match by ~~winning a Triple Threat match against~~ defeating Finn Bálor and ~~Gunther. Punk pinned~~ Gunther ~~following a chaotic finish involving Bálor. This victory follows Punk’s recent loss of~~ on SmackDown. As the championship landscape shifts, Sami Zayn is scheduled to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship to Zayn. Prior to his qualification match, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis attempted to mediate tensions between Punk and Owens, but Owens reportedly walked out of the meeting following a confrontation with Punk. Punk joins a field of participants including Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Penta, and Trick Williams, with one spot remaining. Despite the win, reports have noted uncertainty regarding Punk’s specific involvement in the upcoming Money in the Bank event in New Orleans. On against Cody Rhodes during the October 19 episode of WWE RAW at San Diego's Pechanga ~~Arena, Sami Zayn is scheduled to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes.~~ Arena. While it is remains unconfirmed if ~~the~~ this bout will be televised or held as an untelevised dark match, the ~~outcome carries significant implications: if Rhodes defeats Zayn, he will move~~ stakes are high for the upcoming Crown Jewel event on November 7. Zayn is currently slated to face World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns for the Crown Jewel Championship; however, a victory by Rhodes could grant him the opportunity to challenge Reigns in Riyadh instead. In preparation for Crown Jewel, Zayn has announced a face-to-face confrontation with Roman Reigns for the October 19 RAW episode. Additionally, during a segment on SmackDown, Zayn addressed Penta—the 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank winner—advising him to remain focused on Reigns.

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