WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends his title against CM Punk in the latter's best opportunity yet to win a world championship for the first time since his return to WWE in 2023. The looming factor of Seth Rollins and the unknown about Rollins' health could play a role,

WWE SummerSlam Night 1 was headlined by a World Heavyweight Championship bout between Gunther and CM Punk, but it was the returning Rollins who stole the show.

CM Punk's first WWE world title reign in 12 years lasted only five minutes. Punk overcame a fantastic, grueling match with Gunther at WWE SummerSlam on Saturday only for Seth Rollins to spoil the evening.