WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends his title against CM Punk in the latter's best opportunity yet to win a world championship for the first time since his return to WWE in 2023. The looming factor of Seth Rollins and the unknown about Rollins' health could play a role,

CM Punk's first WWE world title reign in 12 years lasted only five minutes. Punk overcame a fantastic, grueling match with Gunther at WWE SummerSlam on Saturday only for Seth Rollins to spoil the evening.

Seth Rollins' victory over CM Punk at SummerSlam on Saturday night was all part of a carefully orchestrated plan that included embellishing a knee injury.