Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring CM Punk and Braun Strowman.
• At the December 26th WWE Live Event at Madison Square Garden, CM Punk defeated Imperium member Ludwig Kaiser.
Now, at the December 29th House Show in Chicago, Punk will challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match.
Gunther officially announced this match by sharing the following graphic:
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• Last night’s episode of SmackDown in Tampa concluded with two dark matches and an emotional post-show celebration.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair and Dakota Kai defeated Shayna Baszler and Sonya Deville in the first dark match.
In the second, Jey Uso faced Chad Gable, with The Bloodline attempting to ambush Jey afterward. Sami Zayn and Braun Strowman intervened, leaving Jey, Zayn, and Strowman standing tall.
After the match, Zayn hyped the crowd, promising “The OTC” Roman Reigns would defeat Solo Sikoa on January 6, and reflected on WWE’s successful 2024.
Strowman talked about facing tough times in recent years with the deaths of his close friends. He then paid tribute to Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper, inviting their children, Knash and Brodie Jr., into the ring for a heartfelt moment. The night ended with Jey, Zayn, and Strowman declaring themselves “the new Bloodline,” honoring Wyatt and Harper’s legacy.
Below are some photos:
