CM Punk Triumphs Over a Bloodied Gunther at SummerSlam, Setting the Stage for Seth Rollins’ Spectacle

CM Punk had a clear message for Gunther at SummerSlam 2025: he was not going to surrender. Despite repeated chops and pin-down attempts, CM Punk managed to endure a grueling fight and emerged victorious in the heavyweight event on Saturday.

The two-time WWE Championship winner’s victory was not without drama. At one point, Gunther started bleeding, impairing his vision. Despite Gunther’s plea for Punk to go easy, Punk pressed on.

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But the 46-year-old’s triumph was short-lived. Seth Rollins made a dramatic entrance, money in the bank case in hand, disposing of his crutches to brutally assault CM Punk.

“THE RUSE OF THE CENTURY! 😱 Seth Rollins just cashed in on CM Punk and became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam!” WWE posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Rollins left with the heavyweight belt after successfully cashing in his MITB contract on CM Punk, claiming the title of new World Heavyweight Champion.

Reacting to Rollins’ move, one fan tweeted: “SETH ROLLINS CAME BACK HERE ON CRUTCHES BUT THREW THEM AWAY.”

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“SETH ROLLINS CASHED IN HIS MONEY IN THE BANK AND STOLE THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FROM CM PUNK THE GREATEST CASH IN OF ALL TIME,” another fan remarked.