A friend of Sami Zayn’s and a CM Punk enemy react to WWE title change
CM Punk has captured the undisputed WWE championship from Sami Zayn in a stunning return on Monday Night Raw.
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The brief
During the July 6 episode of WWE Raw, CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to become the undisputed WWE champion. Following the loss, Zayn delivered an emotional promo referring to Punk as "that mother----er." Coverage from CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports Canada focuses on the match results and grades, while Cageside Seats and Fox News highlight the emotional fallout and the reactions of Zayn's friend and Punk's enemy.
Future developments may center on other champions whose title reigns are reportedly in jeopardy on Raw, according to Cageside Seats.
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Quick answers
Who won the title?
CM Punk won the undisputed WWE championship.
When did the title change occur?
The match took place during the July 6 episode of WWE Raw.
How did Sami Zayn react to the loss?
Zayn cut an emotional promo and broke down after the match.
Coverage (7)
- WWE star Sami Zayn cuts emotional promo following title loss to CM Punk: 'That mother----er' Fox News · 19h ago
- Sami Zayn isn’t the only champion whose title reign is in jeopardy on Raw Cageside Seats · 19h ago broke it first
- WWE Raw results, review and grades for July 6: CM Punk wins undisputed WWE championship in stunning return CBS Sports · 19h ago
- CM Punk’s title win takes a surprising path to a familiar destination Cageside Seats · 19h ago broke it first
- Sami Zayn’s breaks down after losing WWE title to ‘that mf-er’ CM Punk Cageside Seats · 19h ago broke it first
- WWE Raw Results, Winners And Live Updates On July 6, 2026 Yahoo Sports Canada · 23h ago
- A friend of Sami Zayn’s and a CM Punk enemy react to WWE title change Cageside Seats · 23h ago broke it first
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