CM Punk Announced for Major Title Match

WWE books CM Punk for SmackDown appearances in Bologna and London, plus steel cage rematch against GUNTHER, while he prepares for Elimination Chamber.

CM Punk Announced for Major Title Match

CM Punk will appear on multiple SmackDown broadcasts internationally as WWE extends his presence beyond Raw. WWE has confirmed Punk will be at the March 21 SmackDown in Bologna, Italy, and the March 28 show in London, England.

These appearances come during a crucial period for Punk, who faces John Cena, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre in the Elimination Chamber match on March 1 in Toronto. The winner earns a WrestleMania 41 championship opportunity against Cody Rhodes.

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Beyond his SmackDown appearances, Punk is scheduled for a steel cage rematch against World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER on March 29 in Vienna, Austria, during WWE’s Road to WrestleMania Live Tour. This follows their previous cage match in Chicago where GUNTHER retained his title.

Punk’s cross-brand schedule indicates his significance heading into WrestleMania 41, with multiple potential storyline directions depending on the Elimination Chamber outcome.

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