WWE SummerSlam 2026 results: Orton returns, costs Rhodes WWE title against Punk
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Key Points:
- CM Punk and Cody Rhodes faced off for the WWE Championship at the SummerSlam event on August 1, 2026, putting their friendship aside to compete for the title.
- The match was a hard-fought, classic encounter reminiscent of Triple H's style, with Punk selling a bad knee but ultimately hitting the GTS to secure the victory.
- Randy Orton made a surprise return during the match, attacking Rhodes with an RKO after a referee bump, leaving Rhodes incapacitated in the ring.
- Punk was outside the ring and unaware of Orton's interference, which was noted by commentators and may influence future storylines.
- Despite the chaos, CM Punk retained the WWE Championship, ending the night as champion while his friendship with Rhodes remains strained.
