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12-09-2026
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, CM Punk lost his Undisputed WWE Championship to Sami Zayn in a shocking turn of events.Here is how the match unfolded:
- In-Ring Battle: Early in the bout, Punk injured his left knee, which Zayn immediately began targeting. In response, the veteran Punk went after Zayn’s injured hand in a hard-hitting contest.
- Distraction & Unseen Tapout: Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano appeared at ringside to create a distraction. While the referee’s attention was diverted, Punk locked Zayn in the Anaconda Vice and made him tap out, but the submission went unseen by the referee.
- Costly Interference: Zayn attempted to strike Punk using the Undisputed WWE Championship belt, prompting Kevin Owens to rush down to intervene. However, Owens’ attempt to stop the attack backfired when he accidentally hit Punk with the championship title.
- The Finish: Taking full advantage of the chaotic miscue, Sami Zayn delivered a Helluva Kick to CM Punk and scored the pinfall victory, capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship for the second time in his career.