4 things that will happen if CM Punk wins the World Heavyweight Title from Gunther on Sunday
CM Punk and Gunther are within touching distance of each other as WWE has announced a massive contest for Sunday night. December 29 will host a massive World Heavyweight Championship match between Punk and Gunther at a Chicago Live Event. That’s not all, as they will compete inside a Steel Cage, much to the delight of Chicago fans.
The outcome of the match could have massive implications for the RAW brand, RAW’s Netflix premiere, and Punk’s rivalry with Seth Rollins. Matters could change in an instant if Punk pins The Ring General on Sunday.
Take a look at the five things that could happen if CM Punk defeats Gunther to become the World Heavyweight Champion in Chicago on Sunday.
#4. The main event of WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere will look very different
The rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins has reached its boiling point. The two men are set to compete on RAW’s debut show on Netflix.
That’s not all, as they have earned the right to main event the show. Triple H has made their match official for the main event, and a new dimension could be added to it.
If Pink wins the World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday, the company must turn the contest into a title match. This will make it even more interesting and could pull more WWE fans to the Netflix premiere of the show.
#3. The new World Heavyweight Championship could be defended on WWE NXT for the first time
CM Punk is looking to give back to the WWE community following his return to the company. To do that, he has turned his attention to the NXT brand.
He has been spotted backstage in NXT a few times and has given some tips to many stars of the brand. He has also shown interest in working with Shawn Michaels.
Winning the World Heavyweight Title could mean that The Best in the World could defend the title for the first time on the brand. Michales could book a tournament to crown Punk’s challenger to make matters more interesting.
Facing one of the top champions in WWE will give any NXT star a boost. The title change could prove to be beneficial for the third brand,
#2. CM Punk will finally get the WrestleMania 41 main event
CM Punk has achieved a lot during his WWE career. However, one thing that has always eluded him is the main event spot at WrestleMania.
Several top stars have featured in WrestleMania main events, but Punk has never gotten the opportunity. The World Heavyweight Title could be his ticket to turn that around.
The Royal Rumble winner could challenge Punk for the title in 2025. That could take both men to the WrestleMania 41 main event spot where The Best in the World could strike it off his bucket list.
WWE will be looking to ensure that CM Punk appears in a Mania main event before he retires. Holding the World Heavyweight Championship would make booking that match easier.
#1. Roman Reigns could become the World Heavyweight Champion
Recent reports suggest that Roman Reigns will face CM Punk at WrestleMania 41. The booking could be made even more interesting if a title is involved.
WWE has done well cementing the World Heavyweight Championship as the second-highest title in the company. Giving Roman Reigns the title for some time will make it the top prize in the industry.
If CM Punk wins on Sunday, the match between The Best in the World and The OTC could turn into a world title contest. This would have a great pull effect on the main event of the 41st WrestleMania.