Kevin Owens Targets WWE Championship Match in Toronto

Kevin Owens has expressed his intention to compete for the WWE Championship against CM Punk on August 21, 2026, during the SmackDown event at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This announcement was made during the August 7, 2026 episode of SmackDown, where Owens discussed his plans with General Manager Nick Aldis. Owens recently secured his title shot by winning a four-way match against Sami Zayn, Finn Balor, and Gunther at SummerSlam.

Owens last performed in Toronto during a match against Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber on March 1, 2025, while Punk's most recent appearance in the city was during a World Heavyweight Championship match against AJ Styles on January 26, 2026.