CM Punk issues statement after losing WWE title to Sami Zayn
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Key Points:
- CM Punk lost the WWE Championship to Sami Zayn on the August 25 episode of SmackDown in Mexico City, ending his 67-day undisputed title reign.
- In a statement on Instagram, Punk expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and emphasized that he "gets to" continue wrestling and pursue reclaiming the title.
- The WWE Championship has changed hands five times so far in 2026, with notable titleholders including Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk.
- Punk’s reign included successful defenses against Johnny Gargano, Kevin Owens, and Cody Rhodes before losing the title back to Zayn.
- Punk concluded his message by affirming his intention to regain the WWE Championship and invited fans to continue watching his journey.
