CM Punk, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens Engage in Heated SmackDown Exchange
On the October 9 episode of WWE SmackDown, CM Punk, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn participated in a heated exchange that captivated fans ahead of the Money in the Bank 2026 event.
The segment featured Punk addressing his desire to compete in another MITB ladder match, aiming to become the first three-time winner. He acknowledged his past victories in 2008 and 2009 and discussed his competitors, praising Je’Von Evans, Penta, Trick Williams, and Bron Breakker, while dismissing Owens.
Owens responded by emphasizing his goal of winning the briefcase and stopping Punk, calling him delusional. The confrontation escalated as Zayn joined, asserting his own championship credentials and predicting that he would remain the Undisputed WWE Champion. The exchange generated significant fan reactions online, with many commenting on the chemistry and intensity of the three wrestlers.
