CM Punk could have another WWE Championship target waiting if he returns to Monday Night RAW. The Second City Saint recently suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable, and the result could spark an interesting rivalry between the two Superstars.
Punk is currently in a heated rivalry with Kevin Owens on SmackDown. However, this recent encounter with the IC champ has given the WWE Universe another possible direction for his next storyline.
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For those unaware, the two superstars met in an untitled singles match at WWE’s October 29 live event in Youngstown, Ohio. Despite being one of the company’s biggest names, Punk failed to get the job done, and Gable secured an impressive pinfall victory.
Interestingly, this was not just another loss for Punk. It was a significant win for the reigning Intercontinental Champion, who has been building momentum since returning to his original identity and capturing the title.
Losing to Gable could give Punk a reason to demand a rematch, especially considering how the contest ended. In the closing moments, both superstars countered each other’s pinfall attempts before Gable caught Punk and secured the three-count.
Punk is known for his competitive nature, and the clean loss to the IC champ could be enough to bring out his aggressive side.
Chad Gable is a worthy champion to own it for CM Punk
Another reason this potential rivalry makes sense is Gable’s current position in WWE. He is no longer just a talented mid-carder looking for his big break.
After winning the Intercontinental Championship, Gable has established himself as one of the red brand’s top champions. A rivalry with someone as established as CM Punk could give his title reign even more credibility.
Meanwhile, Punk would have another chance to add championship gold to his collection. A potential Intercontinental Championship match would also pit two excellent in-ring performers against each other.
As mentioned, CM Punk is currently tied up with Kevin Owens on SmackDown, with the two scheduled to clash ahead of Crown Jewel. However, WWE could eventually move him back to RAW and introduce a fresh storyline with Gable.
Their October 29 encounter was a non-televised house show match, so WWE has not confirmed it will become a full-blown rivalry. Still, the result has given the company an interesting storyline to explore.
A potential CM Punk vs. Chad Gable feud could benefit both Stars, especially if the Intercontinental Championship is involved. For now, fans will have to wait and see whether WWE decides to turn this surprising live event result into something bigger.
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Edited by Angana Roy
