The SummerSlam 2025 main event was everything CM Punk needed it to be. After months of questions, setbacks, and more losses than wins, Punk finally had his shot at redemption. The only thing standing in his way was Gunther, one of the most punishing World Heavyweight Champions in recent memory.
From the start, Gunther dominated. His strikes landed with force, and Punk couldn’t build any momentum. It felt like a mismatch. But despite the punishment, Punk never quit. In a rare moment, Punk busted Gunther open—proving he still had fight in him.
Gunther made the mistake of showboating outside the ring, and it cost him. Punk took advantage, landed two Go to Sleep finishers, and finally scored the three count. After everything, CM Punk was once again World Heavyweight Champion.
Then the lights shifted.
The crowd erupted.
Seth Rollins’ music hit.
Out of nowhere, Rollins—who many thought was still out with an injury—stormed down the ramp with his Money in the Bank briefcase. Punk had no time to recover. The bell rang, and the match was official.
Rollins hit the Stomp.
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Just like that, CM Punk’s redemption story became a nightmare. Seth Rollins was now the World Heavyweight Champion.
A Shocking Twist to Close Out SummerSlam
Punk fought tooth and nail to beat Gunther. He looked like the top guy again. But WWE doesn’t always give you the storybook ending. Rollins’ cash-in was the ultimate reminder that the landscape can shift in an instant.
Punk leaves SummerSlam with heartbreak. Rollins leaves with gold.
