Overview
- On Raw, Finn Balor interrupted CM Punk and proposed a World Heavyweight Championship bout in Belfast for hometown advantage, branding it “Punk vs. The Prince.”
- CM Punk accepted after criticizing Balor’s recent two-month absence and hinting at possible Judgment Day interference, citing distractions like video games and Liv Morgan.
- Punk offered to fight on the spot, but Balor chose next week’s broadcast from Northern Ireland for the title opportunity.
- The acceptance follows Punk’s successful defense against Bron Breakker on WWE’s Netflix anniversary episode last week.
- Punk reiterated his intent to be a fighting champion as the road runs through the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber on the way to WrestleMania.