The bizarre intervention prevented the SummerSlam rivals from brawling after WWE’s Stockton live event
Summary
– Danhausen ran to the ring wearing a towel to stop CM Punk and Cody Rhodes from fighting
– Punk and Rhodes nearly came to blows after winning their tag team match in Stockton
– Their growing tension continued ahead of the Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam
Danhausen made an unusual appearance to stop CM Punk and Cody Rhodes from fighting at WWE’s July 25 live event in Stockton, California.
Punk and Rhodes teamed against Gunther and Sami Zayn in a rematch from Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The SummerSlam rivals won the match, but their problems with each other continued throughout the contest.
Punk and Rhodes appeared increasingly frustrated as they attempted to work together.
Their tension nearly turned into a physical fight after the final bell.
Both men stepped toward each other and looked ready to begin trading punches.
Danhausen suddenly ran toward the ring while wearing only a towel.
He stepped between Punk and Rhodes and tried to calm them down.
The strange intervention worked, and the two championship rivals avoided fighting.
Punk, Rhodes, and Danhausen eventually stood together inside the ring to close the show.
The incident followed a deeply personal confrontation between Punk and Rhodes on SmackDown.
Their previous respect has continued to disappear as their SummerSlam title match approaches.
Punk will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Rhodes at the event.
Danhausen prevented the Stockton confrontation from escalating, but nobody will stand between Punk and Rhodes once the championship match begins.
