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Rumor Roundup (July 7, 2026): CM Punk return, SummerSlam plans, Sheamus leaving WWE, more!

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What happened?

The hub centers on CM Punk returning on the July 6 episode of WWE Raw in Chicago, where he replaced Cody Rhodes after Rhodes was ruled medically unfit following an attack by GUNTHER. Punk defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship, and the article frames this as potentially setting up a long-awaited Punk vs. Rhodes match at SummerSlam, while noting that report as a rumor. The headline also references Sheamus leaving WWE and other items, but the provided article text does not include details on those topics.

Key Takeaways

CM Punk returned to WWE television in Chicago on Raw.
Cody Rhodes was removed from the title match after being deemed medically unfit following a GUNTHER attack.
Punk replaced Rhodes and defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship.
WRKD Wrestling is said to be indicating WWE plans Punk vs. Rhodes for SummerSlam, but that is presented as a report/rumor rather than confirmed.
The headline mentions Sheamus leaving WWE, but no supporting details are included in the provided excerpt.

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Before Raw main event

GUNTHER attacked Cody Rhodes, and Rhodes was later deemed medically unfit.

Raw in Chicago

CM Punk made his return to WWE television in front of his hometown crowd.

Title match change

Punk took Rhodes' place against Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship.

Raw main event result

Punk defeated Zayn to win the championship.

SummerSlam speculation

The article says WRKD Wrestling is indicating WWE plans to book Punk vs. Rhodes at SummerSlam.

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Jul 7, 5:00 AM

Rumor Roundup (July 7, 2026): CM Punk return, SummerSlam plans, Sheamus leaving WWE, more!

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: CM Punk celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship Title during Monday Night RAW at Allstate Arena on July 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Another day, another dollar, and plenty of rumors. CM Punk is back WWE went with a surprise that wasn’t all that surprising in the main event of this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Chicago — CM Punk making his return to television in front of his adoring hometown fans. He did so in place of Cody Rhodes, who was deemed medically unfit earlier in the night after a sneak attack from GUNTHER. Punk was given the shot at Sami Zayn and the WWE championship, and he emerged victorious. That paves the way for WWE to go ahead and book Punk vs. Rhodes in a long awaited match at SummerSlam on Aug. 1 or 2 in Minneapolis. WRKD Wrestling is already indicating that’s exactly what WWE is planning to do. Meanwhile, PW Insider is reiterating that while

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