CM Punk Money in the Bank Spot Saved an Otherwise Lousy SmackDown
The CM Punk Money in the Bank qualifier win over Gunther and Finn Balor was the one great match on a flat SmackDown. Here is what went wrong everywhere else.
Sami Zayn WWE Champion Reign Starts With a Messy Finish
Sami Zayn WWE Champion retains after CM Punk hits Kevin Owens with the belt. Why the confusing finish and a dead Texas crowd should worry WWE fans.
Kevin Owens Sami Zayn Chaos Wrecks WWE Triple Threat Finish
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn hijacked SmackDown’s triple threat finish for the second week running, leaving Gunther, CM Punk, and Finn Balor with no winner and Ottawa booing WWE’s booking.
CM Punk Promo Problem: He’s Out of Ammo, and Kevin Owens Knows It
The CM Punk promo on SmackDown was the best segment WWE has produced in months — and it exposed that Punk has nothing left to say to Kevin Owens that actually lands.
Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk: Why Toronto Is About to Get Personal
Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship is official for August 21 in Toronto. We break down the promo, the real Ring of Honor history behind it, and why Owens might actually out-promo Punk.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Results: Baron Corbin’s Title Win Was the Weekend’s Biggest Mistake
WWE SummerSlam 2026 wrapped with CM Punk retaining via Randy Orton interference, Chelsea Green winning the interim Women’s Championship, and Baron Corbin’s US Title win over a rising Trick Williams drawing real criticism. Full results, grades, and analysis from both nights inside.
Cody Wins WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifier—But All Three Are Going Anyway
The WWE Elimination Chamber qualifier on SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes defeat Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu after Kevin Owens interference, but nobody believes this is over—all three are probably ending up in the Chamber anyway. WWE announced major matches for Chicago: CM Punk defending against Finn Balor and Becky Lynch facing AJ Lee. But two months from WrestleMania 42, WWE still doesn’t have a clear night one main event. Jade Cargill retained against Jordan Grace in a rough title defense with multiple botched spots. The episode took an emotional turn when Dave opened up about the Montreal Expos, praising Ashkan Karbasfrooshan’s Project Peanut initiative and admitting he cried watching the Netflix documentary about bringing baseball back to Montreal. “I want them back so bad,” Dave said, voice cracking. It was a genuine moment that showed the human side of sports fandom.
Orton Snaps, Cena Turns, Moxley Bleeds – Wrestling Heats Up on Road to WrestleMania 41
WWE SmackDown’s Italy visit delivered explosive promos ahead of WrestleMania. Randy Orton rejected Kevin Owens, Charlotte Flair schooled Tiffany Stratton, and Roman Reigns clashed with Seth Rollins and CM Punk. Meanwhile, John Cena’s shocking Raw heel turn and Jon Moxley’s brutal AEW Dynamite stunt have wrestling fans buzzing!
WWE Elimination Chamber Aftermath, WrestleMania Buzz, and AEW Revolution Preview
WWE’s latest Elimination Chamber ended with John Cena aligning with The Rock and Travis Scott, shocking everyone. Cody Rhodes now faces a heel Cena at WrestleMania, while AEW Dynamite set the stage for Sunday’s Revolution with CM Punk’s explosive promo. Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, LA Knight, and Rhea Ripley also generated plenty of buzz this week. This article explores the major angles, audience feedback, and match predictions for the hectic road to WrestleMania and a high-stakes AEW Revolution.
AEW Grand Slam Australia Results | WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 and ‘Mania Updates
Ringside Report dives into WWE Elimination Chamber twists, including Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania, Jey Uso’s big pick, and backstage chaos after surprise releases. We also look at AEW’s Grand Slam in Australia with hometown heroes vying for gold. Catch the full episode replay on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick, and listen to our audio podcast on all platforms.