How CM Punk Losing At WWE SummerSlam May Affect His Future
CM Punk is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam this weekend at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Both stars are going into the match with something to prove. If The Best in the World loses to Gunther at SummerSlam, it is likely to have significant implications for his immediate future in WWE storylines. Wrestling commentator Sam Roberts discussed a scenario in which he noted that a loss for Punk would set up compelling angles for subsequent feuds.
Sam Roberts Believes Losing to Gunther Would Set Up a New Storyline for CM Punk
Speaking on his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Roberts discussed that Punk’s character would be seen as having something to prove if he falls short against Gunther. Because then he would no longer have the aura of “the guy who can win the big one.” This would give his next opponent ammunition to use against him in promos and storylines.
If the Second City Saint loses, he’d be a veteran facing adversity, and his next opponent, possibly Bron Breakker, could be the centerpiece of his comeback. The narrative might revolve around other stars doubting Punk’s ability to win major matches, referencing his inability to get the job done against Gunther.
“I think that the idea that we feel like CM Punk might be the one to win and then doesn’t is amazing, because where does it go next? Well, CM Punk is able to, you know, put his boots back on and go out to the ring and wrestle. If anything, the next person can look at Punk is weaker because he lost to Gunther. And now CM Punk’s got something to prove.
Maybe after this, Punk starts wrestling Bron Breakker. Maybe after this, CM Punk wrestles, whoever it is, and that person says, “Well, you couldn’t beat Gunther. You couldn’t get it done.” And that leads to the next story for CM Punk. (33:18 – 33:57)
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