Rollins Snags World Title from Punk in SummerSlam Surprise

NEW JERSEY: At SummerSlam, Seth Rollins, who was believed to be out due to an injury, shocked the WWE Universe. He cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on CM Punk to regain the World Heavyweight Championship in an unexpected turn of events at MetLife Stadium.

Earlier that night, CM Punk engaged in a fierce, high-stakes battle against Gunther.

The intense match was a highlight of the inaugural two-night SummerSlam. Punk and Gunther delivered a punishing performance that extended beyond the ring. A particularly brutal moment at the announcer’s table resulted in Gunther bleeding—a rare sight for fans.

Despite enduring significant damage, Punk fought back. He executed two decisive Go to Sleep (GTS) maneuvers on the Ring General, securing the pin and winning the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in over a decade.

As Punk began to celebrate his apparent victory, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. Seth Rollins’ theme music echoed through the arena.

Rollins, supported by crutches and accompanied by Paul Heyman, appeared on stage, holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. The crowd was stunned.

Echoing his WrestleMania 31 triumph, Rollins surrendered the briefcase, cashing in on a weary Punk. He then landed a final blow and pinned the newly crowned champion, once again claiming the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.

Rollins had reportedly been injured during a match with LA Knight at Saturday Night’s Main Event, raising concerns about his ability to compete.

The injury, widely speculated about on social media—and fueled by appearances with Becky Lynch—now appears to have been a planned deception.

This stunning development reignites the ongoing feud between Rollins and Punk, which began with Punk’s WWE return at Survivor Series 2023. Though they have faced each other before, a world title was never on the line—until now.

Rollins was initially scheduled to face Punk for the same championship at WrestleMania 40 but was sidelined due to an injury sustained at Royal Rumble 2024.

Now, with the roles reversed and the title back in Rollins’ possession, anticipation is building for a potential world title clash between the two at WrestleMania 42.