Summary
WWE has confirmed that CM Punk, the World Heavyweight Champion, will defend his title against Bron Breakker on January 5, 2026, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This announcement follows Breakker's victory over Punk at the Survivor Series: WarGames event, which included outside interference. Punk is currently in his second championship reign and was not medically cleared to compete on December 1 due to an attack he suffered at WarGames.
Key Facts
- CM Punk will defend his World Heavyweight title against Bron Breakker on January 5, 2026.
- The match will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- Bron Breakker pinned CM Punk, leading to the match announcement, at the Survivor Series: WarGames.
- An interference during WarGames helped Breakker defeat Punk.
- Punk's match at Survivor Series left him unable to compete on December 1 due to medical reasons.
- CM Punk is in his second reign as the World Heavyweight Champion.
- The event is part of WWE's lead-up to the Royal Rumble.
