CM Punk Takes Over SmackDown
CM Punk is expected to become a major part of WWE SmackDown after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship on Monday Night RAW in Chicago. WWE has updated its official website and added Punk to every advertised SmackDown before SummerSlam 2026. The move has fueled speculation that he will play a major role on the blue brand in the weeks ahead. It has raised speculation that he would be the mainstay of the product in the weeks ahead.
WWE Expands Punk’s SmackDown Schedule
Meanwhile, WWE has scheduled CM Punk to headline this Friday’s SmackDown at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. WWE has also advertised Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Gunther for the show. It has made clear to the fans that the new Undisputed WWE Champion will be in high demand during the Road to SummerSlam. The official WWE website promotes Punk for multiple SmackDowns, including the shows in Albany on the 17 th of July, Oakland on the 24 th of July, and Green Bay on the 31 st of July.
More Live Events for the New Champion
The company has also put him in Toronto for the next month, including an advertisement for the September 11 th episode in Mexico City’s Arena CDMX. WWE has advertised CM Punk for both WWE Summer Tour live events in New Mexico this weekend. He will appear in Las Cruces on Saturday at the Pan American Center. He will also appear in Albuquerque on Sunday at The Pit.
Is CM Punk Heading to SmackDown Full-Time?
These storylines show how much WWE wants the Undisputed WWE Champion to become a mainstay in the SmackDown brand. The company has not declared an official brand switch, but many developments point towards Punk being the new face of Raw. These event listings do not confirm that CM Punk has officially joined SmackDown. Nevertheless, multiple sources have shown that he will be a major draw in the months ahead.
SummerSlam Title Match Takes Shape
Meanwhile, the company expects a massive title match at SummerSlam. Punk will likely face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The premium live event is set to take place on August 1 st and 2 nd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. If the plans remain unchanged, WWE fans can witness yet another massive title match in Chicago during the highly anticipated annual festival.
