3 possible stipulations for CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre III following WWE Bash In Berlin
CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre in a fantastic strap match at WWE Bash In Berlin. The Voice Of The Voiceless finally vanquished his bitter rival in emphatic fashion, leveling the score between them to one win each after delivering multiple GTS maneuvers. The Second City Saint also reclaimed his friendship bracelet, which bears his wife and dog's names, from The Scottish Warrior.
With the score tied at 1-1, fans are wondering if the two stars will go their separate ways or settle the score with a tiebreaker. Given the petty and competitive rivalry between them, a third match is very likely. Given how heated their feud has been, it's unlikely to be a normal bout, and will almost certainly involve a stipulation. So, which type of clash will McIntyre vs Punk III be?
Here are three possible stipulations for CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's potential third match after the events of WWE Bash In Berlin.
#3: CM Punk and Drew McIntyre could have a Loser Leaves WWE RAW match to blow off their rivalry
For the majority of 2024, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre have been engrossed in a game of cat-and-mouse across WWE. Their feud has spilled over from their home brand of RAW to SmackDown, social media, and multiple PLEs spanning three countries on two continents. After the conclusion to their rivalry, it's unlikely that they will be able to exist on the same brand without clashing.
Thus, their tie-breaker third match could carry a stipulation that sees the loser banished to a different brand. This would be an elegant and logical way to conclude their rivalry and move them on to new things. Should The Scottish Warrior be the one moving to SmackDown, it could also go a long way in solving the blue brand's current shortage of top heels to face Cody Rhodes.
#2: CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre III could be a no holds barred match
CM Punk's feud with Drew McIntyre has steadily escalated since their first segment together on the WWE RAW after Royal Rumble 2024. The duo's verbal and physical attacks have grown more vicious, leading to whipping, bleeding, and even the involvement of sentimental family trinkets. Their matches have been similar, beginning with a normal bout regulated by Seth Rollins before introducing a strap.
All that's left for these bitter enemies is to do battle with no holds barred, where they can finally unleash all their aggression without any limits. This would call for a stipulation such as Last Man Standing, an I Quit match, or an unsanctioned bout. It would be poetic to end their feud with a battle that leaves one man unable to get off their feet, providing a conclusive winner.
#1: CM Punk and Drew McIntyre could settle their differences inside Hell In A Cell
Bad Blood is WWE's next PLE after Bash In Berlin, emanating from Atlanta, Georgia on October 5. The event will be held exactly 27 years after the inaugural Badd Blood show, which featured the first-ever Hell In A Cell match and the iconic debut of Kane. The famous steel structure has since blown off some of the hottest feuds in company history.
With every Bad Blood PLE having featured a HIAC match and CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre being arguably WWE's hottest rivalry in 2024, the stars seem aligned for a third bout under the famous concept. The two megastars facing off against one another in arguably the promotion's most punishing structure would be an excellent next and possibly final step in their rivalry.