CM Punk, Cody Rhodes Beat Gunther, Sami Zayn at WWE SNME Ahead of SummerSlam After Aldis Interferes
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther and Sami Zayn in a tag team match at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. The victory was secured with interference from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, keeping the upcoming SummerSlam championship match between Punk and Rhodes intact.
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This event advances the primary storylines for WWE's major SummerSlam premium live event, shaping the championship landscape.
04:39 Featured Video Red Sox Are COOKING 🧦 Home Pro Wrestling WWE Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images Pro Wrestling CM Punk, Cody Rhodes Beat Gunther, Sami Zayn at WWE SNME Ahead of SummerSlam After Aldis Interferes Mike Chiari Jul 18, 2026 SummerSlam opponents CM Punk and Cody Rhodes teamed up to defeat Gunther and Sami Zayn in a tag team match on Saturday Night's Main Event at New York City's Madison Square Garden, but they had major help from SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis.
By virtue of their win, Punk and Rhodes prevented Gunther and Zayn from being added to their WWE Championship match at SummerSlam.
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