“I don’t have anything to apologize for” – CM Punk’s bold statement ahead of WWE SummerSlam

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After the loss, the former Honorary Uce went off on The Second City Saint, and there has been bad blood between the two stars following the title match. Speaking on ESPN New York, Punk gave his honest opinion of Sami Zayn and his supporters, but doesn’t feel he has anything to apologize for regarding their title match on 6th July. Furthermore, he’s ready to give the former champion a rematch for the title.

“I understand how Sami [Zayn] feels. But I don’t have anything to apologize for. It’s a fantastic thing about sports in general: people have their favorites, and they will root for them. And they live or die by that. So, when your team stinks and you’re still pulling for them, and you still have hope, I know what it feels like. I don’t have anything to apologize to Sami about. If he wants a title shot, he can come and get one. I’ll gladly give him a rematch,” Punk said.

Sami Zayn and Gunther could be added to CM Punk’s match at WWE SummerSlam 2026

Last week, Gunther crossed a line when he attacked Nick Aldis, and Cody Rhodes came out to save the day. In the recent edition, The Ring General opened the show, and Adam Pearce appeared in the ring to add a stipulation to the upcoming tag team match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden.

The RAW General Manager revealed that Nick Aldis wanted to reveal the stipulation, but the two-time World Heavyweight Champion attacked Aldis before he could. Pearce stated that if Gunther and Sami Zayn win the tag team match, the upcoming title match will become a Fatal 4 Way for the Undisputed WWE Championship. It’ll be interesting to see if the unlikely duo can change the match ahead of the event in Minnesota.

If you use quotes from the article, please credit ESPN New York and provide an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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