What happened
Sami Zayn has continued to poke fun at CM Punk following his WWE Championship victory, according to Fightful and eWrestlingNews.
Both outlets report that Zayn put the Undisputed WWE Championship in his fridge, a move described as taking “a page out of CM Punk’s playbook.”
What we know
Fans are still reacting to the finish of last week’s episode of SmackDown, where Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship, per Fightful and eWrestlingNews.
Punk had previously defeated Zayn for the title in July, with his reign coming to an end when Zayn won it back on SmackDown, both sources note.
Following the win, Zayn placed the title belt in his fridge, an action both outlets frame as a jab referencing Punk’s own history with the championship.
What is not confirmed
Neither source provides additional detail on why Zayn chose to place the title in his fridge specifically, beyond framing it as a playful reference to Punk.
There is no confirmation from CM Punk himself included in either report regarding a response to Zayn’s gesture.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing rivalry between Sami Zayn and CM Punk, which has now seen the Undisputed WWE Championship change hands between the two since July.
Fan-facing moments like this one continue to fuel storyline tension between the two competitors as their program plays out on WWE television.
