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WWE ICON BELIEVES CM PUNK’S STAR POWER OUTSHINES ANY CHAMPIONSHIP

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff predicts Jey Uso will defeat CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title at Saturday Night's Main Event, claiming Punk is "so over" he doesn't need the championship.

WWE Icon Believes CM Punk’s Star Power Outshines Any Championship
CM Punk’s Greatness Unaffected By Titles, Says Eric Bischoff - COURTESY/PHOTO

CM Punk might be the World Heavyweight Champion after tonight's main event. However, one WWE Hall of Famer says he does not require it.

On the newest episode of 83 Weeks, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed tonight’s World Heavyweight Championship encounter between CM Punk and Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Bischoff thinks Punk is so "freaking over" at the moment that he does not need the title and that Uso should win the bout.

Eric Bischoff declared, "I am going to go with Jey Uso and take the long shot here and the odds." "I mention that because of what I am seeing on social media once more. Jey Uso draws inspiration from a completely different source. My point is that it felt inspired.

Furthermore, I believe that, in the long run, the decision to place it on Jey Uso at this time makes more sense than Punk. Punk is really popular right now. It is absurd. He is not in need of it. It would be helpful to Jey. Therefore, based only on practical considerations, I would wager on Jey. WrestlingNews.co is the H/T.

Eric Bischoff has changed his mind on CM Punk after returning to WWE


Hearing Bischoff now extol CM Punk is amusing. When he was in AEW, he trashed him for a number of years. Bischoff stated unequivocally on The Ten Count that WWE should not allow Punk back to the company, even after he was sacked by the organisation.

According to Eric Bischoff, "I do not think it would be; I think CM Punk shit the bed." "I believe that everyone can see that Tony Khan still had the pipe bomb mystique when he introduced CM Punk to AEW. He was this guy who confronted the man and left, and I believe the typical American admires the defiant or rebellious aspect of that character. Thus, punk maintained its fan base despite its mystique.

And Tony Khan managed to capitalise on that. And that mystique just started to fade over a very short time. It was similar to gradually releasing more air from the balloon every week. Additionally, CM Punk arrived with high ratings. The following week practically began in a freefall, returning to pre-punk levels. You examine AEW's weekly ratings to see where it stands. Because all of the financial data is private, this is the only public thing we can measure.

"The actual financial data is not truly discussed with us. We only receive the top-line information. However, ratings are the information that allows us to determine where this product is going—flatlining. It plateaued to pre-Punk levels shortly after CM Punk arrived. And I believe that people's presence is mostly responsible for that. Their excitement stemmed from the mystique and aura. When they saw, they ehhed.

"Not too much—just a tiny bit, nothing noteworthy. Furthermore, I believe that Punk's behaviour left a negative impression on everyone, not just his supporters. When he is right next to you, why would anyone want to hire a man who is willing to openly criticise the man who writes him a check each week? Why would anyone wish to do business with that individual?

CENA'S RETIREMENT BOOSTS GUNTHER: NOW EYEING AJ STYLES WRESTLEMANIA FINISH WRESTLEMANIA 42

Gunther cemented his villain status by making John Cena tap out and retire. Rumours indicate his "Legend Killer" run will continue with AJ Styles and possibly Brock Lesnar in 2026.

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WWE Planning Gunther to Retire Lesnar and AJ Styles

Even though the Austrian is known as one of WWE's top villains, his win at Saturday Night's Main Event might lead to something bigger.

Before beating Cena in what was supposed to be his last match, Gunther had already sent WCW star Goldberg into retirement back in July. On Monday's Raw, Gunther used the audience's shock from Cena's loss to his advantage. The former World Heavyweight Champion made things sting even more with a harsh opening speech.

Gunther made fun of the 17-time world champion and the WWE fans, mocking Cena for giving up too easily to his strong sleeper hold. This move also helped Gunther win both of his world championships. There are rumours that WWE wants Gunther to keep retiring famous wrestlers.

Gunther and Superstar He's Going to Retire Meet on Raw

Styles fought Cena for the fifth and final time in a one-on-one match this October, putting on a match that could be the best of the year at Crown Jewel. Even though the two wrestlers were rivals in 2016 and 2017, they ended things as friends on TV.

AJ has said he plans to stop wrestling in 2026, and it looks like Gunther will be his last opponent.

Gunther Might Retire, One of WWE's Biggest Wrestlers, in 2026

'The Beast Incarnate' and Gunther were supposed to fight at WrestleMania 40. But after Lesnar was named in a sex trafficking case involving ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon, Brock was taken off TV.

If Lesnar is in his last year as a wrestler, WWE needs to act fast to make the long-awaited match happen. Gunther is expected to fight Brock in what could be his final match.

If WWE goes ahead with these plans, Gunther would be known for retiring four of the biggest names in recent wrestling history. This would be a huge boost for him in the company.

TRIPLE H HINT: NXT STAR OBA FEMI FOR BROCK LESNAR'S 2026 RETIREMENT MATCH

Triple H has strongly hinted that rising NXT star Oba Femi, often compared to Brock Lesnar, could be the final opponent in Lesnar's rumored 2026 retirement match.

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Triple H Fuels Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi Rumours

Triple H might have just let slip who Brock Lesnar could face in his rumored 2026 retirement match.

Oba Femi jumped into the WWE main roster scene on December 13, 2025, during Saturday Night’s Main Event, going up against Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. Their match was shaping up to be a good one, but Drew McIntyre stepped in, causing a no-contest. Even so, the NXT Champion showed he's got what it takes and has a big future, especially with everyone comparing him to Brock Lesnar lately.

Because of these comparisons, people are wondering if Femi could be Lesnar's last opponent in his rumored 2026 WWE retirement match. Triple H has now talked about this possibility.

When asked about a possible Lesnar versus Femi match during the Saturday Night’s Main Event post-show, Triple H said it's fun to think about NXT stars in dream matches. He praised Femi's presence and mentioned the comparisons between him and Lesnar.

Triple H noted that just watching Femi come out, you can't help but think of all the great matches he could have. He feels that's what makes NXT special—imagining what these wrestlers can do. He added that while not everyone will jump to the big stage right away, Femi makes you think of Lesnar, the ultimate destroyer, right from the start. Triple H thinks that's a good thing.

Now we wait and see if Lesnar really does face Femi as his final act.

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