CM Punk

WWE SmackDown went off the air in chaos involving CM Punk, setting the stage for the upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event. The closing segment left storylines unresolved heading into the show, and fans are debating what went down and what it means for Punk's role at the event.

The latest WWE SmackDown episode delivered a title change, with Cody Rhodes issuing a challenge and CM Punk clashing with Kevin Owens in the build-up to Money in the Bank. German-language wrestling sites are posting full results, and fans are searching for outcomes after a chaotic show that shook up storylines ahead of the premium live event.

WWE star Kevin Owens says he wants to end CM Punk's career, calling him a 'scumbag' ahead of a potential Money in the Bank match. The war of words between the two wrestlers is drawing attention from fans in the US and Mexico, where both Punk and WWE have large followings.

WWE's Money in the Bank 2026 is drawing attention worldwide, with the event trending in Germany, the US, Mexico, Great Britain and Canada. Recent SmackDown results are fueling the hype: a title change on the October 9 episode, Cody Rhodes issuing a challenge, and CM Punk facing Kevin Owens in the build-up to the pay-per-view.