CM Punk set to face current WWE champion in a STEEL CAGE match in Chicago for the first-time-ever

CM Punk will collide with a 37-year-old star for the first time ever in WWE history inside a steel cage in Chicago.

CM Punk set to face current WWE champion in a STEEL CAGE match in Chicago for the first-time-ever

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CM Punk is gearing up for a monumental showdown with Seth Rollins on the debut episode of Raw on Netflix. But before stepping into the ring with The Visionary, Punk has a chance to claim the World Heavyweight Championship in his hometown. As part of WWE’s Holiday Tour, The Best in the World is set to challenge Gunther for the prestigious title in Chicago.

During this week’s Raw, it was announced that CM Punk will challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in a steel cage match during WWE’s Holiday Tour in Chicago. This first-time-ever clash is set to be a thrilling encounter. The match will mark Punk’s third steel cage bout since his return to WWE in 2023. Fans are eagerly anticipating the high-stakes showdown in Punk’s hometown.

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Additionally, The Ring General Gunther will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship throughout WWE’s Holiday Tour. Before Punk, Gunther is set to battle Damian Priest inside a steel cage at MSG. With back-to-back high-stakes defenses, it’s clear the World Heavyweight Champion has a massive target on his back as he heads toward Raw’s highly anticipated debut on Netflix.

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Furthermore, The Second City Saint has a massive opportunity to capture the World Championship in his hometown. If successful, it would be CM Punk’s first WWE title victory in over a decade. However, the looming threat of Seth Rollins adds an extra layer of pressure to his journey. It will be interesting to see how Punk balances his focus between Gunther and the upcoming clash with The Visionary.

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Paul Heyman posts a cryptic message about his favor to CM Punk

The WWE Universe is buzzing with speculation about the favor CM Punk might seek from Paul Heyman. The Wiseman had promised Punk a favor after his crucial assistance to Roman Reigns during the WarGames Match at Survivor Series. Recently, Heyman fueled the intrigue by dropping a cryptic hint about this favor. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see what’s next for The Second City Saint in WWE.

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Paul Heyman and CM Punk (via WWE)

Taking to X, the 59-year-old shared a cartoon of someone typing a letter, seemingly addressing the constant buzz about his favor to Punk. The post was a nod to the widespread curiosity surrounding what The Second City Saint has been seeking from Heyman. Furthermore, the meme underscores the significance and weight of the favor within the company right now.

Speculation is swirling about what the favor could entail. Some speculate it could grant CM Punk a WrestleMania 41 main event, while others believe it ensures a showdown with Reigns in Las Vegas. Additionally, there’s a possibility that Punk could enlist Heyman as his ‘Wiseman’ in the future. The rumors only add to the intrigue surrounding their alliance.

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