Seth Rollins Fools Everyone, Cashes In on CM Punk to Win World Title at SummerSlam – Seth Rollins pulled off a stunning turn of events at Night One of WWE SummerSlam, winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in dramatic fashion after CM Punk’s emotional victory over GUNTHER.
The main event saw CM Punk defeat GUNTHER to win the title, delivering consecutive GTS finishers to seal the win. Punk, who earned his title opportunity by winning a gauntlet match on the July 14 episode of RAW—where he pinned Bron Breakker in the final stretch—soaked in the moment as he was handed the championship.
But the celebration was short-lived.
Moments later, “Burn It Down” blasted through the arena speakers as Seth Rollins appeared alongside Paul Heyman, seemingly injured, with crutches under his arms and a heavy knee brace. Fans assumed Rollins was merely there to acknowledge Punk’s win—or perhaps tease a future confrontation—until the ruse was revealed.
Rollins suddenly dropped the crutches, tore off the brace, and dashed to the ring at full speed. He blindsided Punk several times with the Money in the Bank briefcase and immediately handed it to the referee, officially cashing in.
After landing a single stomp, Rollins pinned Punk to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title for the second time in his career.
Rollins’ shocking return confirmed fan suspicions that his injury—sustained at the July 12 Saturday Night’s Main Event—was in fact part of an elaborate storyline. Punk’s reign, meanwhile, lasted only a few minutes, ending just as suddenly as it began. GUNTHER’s reign officially ends at 55 days.
With the championship now back in his possession, Rollins has once again placed himself at the top of WWE, executing one of the most emphatic and dramatic cash-ins in recent history.
Seth Rollins Fools Everyone, Cashes In on CM Punk to Win World Title at SummerSlam
