New WWE World Heavyweight Champion confronted by Logan Paul, Bron Breakker, and more in wild night
Summary
– CM Punk celebrates his World Heavyweight Title win on WWE RAW in New Mexico
– Logan Paul interrupts, sparking tension with Punk and Paul Heyman’s new alliance
– Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed attack Punk as the title scene explodes with new contenders
#WWE RAW kicked off with a new energy as CM Punk opened the show, proudly holding his freshly won World Heavyweight Championship high above his head. The crowd in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, erupted in “you deserve it” chants, but Punk quickly corrected them—“Deserve? No. I earned this.”
He thanked his wife, AJ Lee, for her support, then showed respect to Jey Uso for their Saturday Night’s Main Event clash, even joking that he wouldn’t mind being friends—if Jey wanted that. Punk vowed that this reign would not be short-lived like his SummerSlam run, spinning the belt over his head in tribute to Seth Rollins.
Calling out potential challengers, Punk mentioned AJ Styles, Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Sheamus before making a shocking offer to John Cena, inviting him to chase an 18th world title. Just as Punk finished declaring, “The champ is here,” Logan Paul’s music hit to thunderous boos.
Punk taunted Paul, telling him to head back to SmackDown and chase Ilja Dragunov’s U.S. Title instead. Moments later, Paul Heyman appeared with Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, calling for Paul to step aside. Breakker then issued his own warning—he’s coming for the title.
Tension exploded as Logan Paul and Punk squared off. Before things escalated further, the Brons stormed the ring and attacked Punk, taking down Logan in the process. Punk grabbed a chair and cleared the ring, leaving chaos in his wake.
Whether Logan Paul’s involvement marks a turn in his character or just another obstacle for Punk remains to be seen. But one thing is sure: the new champion has a long line of challengers already closing in.
