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CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026
CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026 in their first singles meeting in nearly 18 years.
What Happened
Punk entered as champion after defeating Sami Zayn in Chicago. Rhodes earned the title opportunity after winning a contender match.
CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026 in their first singles meeting in nearly 18 years.
The WWE Context
The match joined two wrestlers whose careers took different routes before both returned to WWE’s main-event picture.
WWE’s official record provides the result and event context used in this report. All Wrestlers List checked that source on August 10, 2026.
Why It Matters
The result shaped the Undisputed WWE Championship story after SummerSlam.
The story remains part of WWE’s current record and helps explain the championship or career timeline that followed.
Sources and Updates
This article relies on WWE’s first-party event archive, results page, championship directory, or superstar profile. It does not use rumors as confirmed information.
WWE can update profiles and championship listings after new events. Readers can use the official source below for the latest first-party version.