CM Punk and Drew McIntyre Set for Strap Match at WWE Bash in Berlin – On the August 19 episode of WWE RAW, CM Punk escalated his ongoing rivalry with Drew McIntyre, setting the stage for a brutal encounter at WWE Bash in Berlin. Punk kicked off the segment by acknowledging the global fan support he received at Fanatics Fest NYC, mentioning that fans had given him bracelets, just as McIntyre had taken his during their previous clash.
Punk then called out McIntyre, accusing him of being obsessed and challenging him to a Strap Match at the upcoming event in Berlin. Punk emphasized that he wanted to leave McIntyre with scars that would last a lifetime. McIntyre interrupted the promo, expressing his frustration and anger over being whipped by Punk the previous week. He accepted the challenge but made it clear that he didn’t want to wait until the event to get his hands on Punk.
In a tense exchange, Punk offered to drop the strap and fight immediately if McIntyre returned the bracelet he had taken. McIntyre declined, accusing Punk of being a liar. The segment ended with the two superstars locked in an intense stare-down, keeping tensions high as their showdown at WWE Bash in Berlin draws near.
This match comes after Punk’s return to in-ring action at WWE SummerSlam, where he lost to McIntyre in a match officiated by special guest referee Seth Rollins. The Strap Match in Berlin promises to be a brutal continuation of their heated rivalry.
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre Set for Strap Match at WWE Bash in Berlin
