The announcement was made by Punk himself during a live interview on ESPN, and it has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world.
CM Punk has just confirmed live on ESPN what the WWE Universe has been buzzing about for weeks — CM Punk vs. Gunther is locked in as the main event of SummerSlam Night 1.
Event: SummerSlam 2025 – Night 1
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2025
Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
Live Stream: Exclusively on Peacock (U.S.) and WWE Network (International)
CM Punk vs Gunther will headline the Saturday portion of the two-night SummerSlam spectacular.
What CM Punk Said on ESPN
During a sit-down interview with ESPN, CM Punk confirmed the news himself, saying:
“I came back to WWE to finish what I started. I’ve got something to prove — not just to the fans, but to myself. And if that means stepping into the ring with Gunther, so be it. I’m not backing down.”
The crowd at home erupted, and social media lit up within seconds.
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