CM Punk Set to Defend WWE Championship Against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam

CM Punk will defend his WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, marking his first title defense since winning the championship earlier in 2023. This title reign is significant as it is Punk's first in over a decade, and he returned to the company to claim the title from Sami Zayn just nine days after Zayn's victory.

Punk's last title defense was in 2013 when he lost to the Rock at Elimination Chamber. The current WWE landscape features a variety of challengers, including Zayn, who is vying for another title shot against Finn Balor, and GUNTHER, who has been a formidable competitor on the roster.

Rhodes, who is pursuing his fourth title run, has a history with the championship, having previously lost to Roman Reigns and then reclaiming the title from John Cena. GUNTHER, known for his dominance, is also expected to challenge for the title in the future, aiming to solidify his status as a top competitor in WWE.