Cody Rhodes Set to Main Event WWE SummerSlam 2026

Cody Rhodes is set to face CM Punk at WWE SummerSlam 2026, according to Dave Meltzer.

Meltzer stated that the match between Rhodes and Punk was planned to headline one of the nights at SummerSlam.

Cody Rhodes will first challenge Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Raw.

If Rhodes wins the title, he will face Punk at SummerSlam, potentially with the championship on the line.

Dave Meltzer believes that if Sami Zayn loses the title to Rhodes after just nine days, it could lead to backlash.

Rhodes and Punk's match is expected to take place at SummerSlam in August, but the outcome of Rhodes' match against Zayn will determine the circumstances.

Meltzer suggested that WWE could book Zayn to lose the title at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18 if he doesn't lose to Rhodes on Raw.

Cody Rhodes' match against CM Punk is highly anticipated, with many fans eager to see the two wrestlers face off.

The outcome of Rhodes' match against Zayn will be crucial in determining the direction of the storyline.

On 18 July, Zayn may lose the title at Madison Square Garden, which would impact the SummerSlam match.

Cody Rhodes is looking to win the Undisputed WWE Championship and then face CM Punk at SummerSlam.