CM Punk’s WWE storylines heat up: McIntyre feud intensifies, GUNTHER title match looms

CM Punk’s ongoing feud with Drew McIntyre took an unexpected turn on the September 2 episode of WWE Raw when McIntyre launched a brutal attack on Punk. This assault came in retaliation for Punk’s victory in their strap match at Bash in Berlin. While many fans anticipated this rivalry would conclude soon, it appears the conflict is far from over.

Simultaneously, WWE is setting the stage for a potential World Heavyweight Championship match between Punk and current champion GUNTHER. Wrestling expert Dave Meltzer has confirmed that plans are in motion for Punk to challenge for the title, though not immediately. The company is strategically prolonging the McIntyre-Punk storyline, with speculation that their third encounter could take place in a Hell in a Cell match at the Bad Blood event on October 5, coinciding with the anniversary of the first-ever cell match in 1997.

As for the timing of Punk’s championship bout against GUNTHER, Meltzer suggests it could happen anytime between November and WrestleMania. This flexibility allows WWE to build anticipation and potentially use several events to showcase this high-profile match-up. The ongoing developments promise exciting times ahead for WWE fans as they watch these storylines unfold.

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