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CM Punk Wins His Third WWE Championship
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn in Chicago to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the third time.
What Happened
WWE described it as Punk’s first WWE Championship victory in 13 years. The win followed his World Heavyweight Championship run and WrestleMania 42 loss to Roman Reigns.
CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn in Chicago to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the third time.
The WWE Context
The title change returned Punk to the championship he carried during his defining 2011 and 2012 run.
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
It also created a SummerSlam defense against Cody Rhodes.
The story remains part of WWE’s current record and helps explain the championship or career timeline that followed.
Sources and Updates
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