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WWE Plans Bigger Role for Underused SmackDown Star After CM Punk Match — Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

WWE is reportedly planning a bigger role for Johnny Gargano after his match against CM Punk. On last week’s episode of SmackDown, WWE ended Johnny Gargano’s depressed storyline, which began after his tag team partner Tommaso Ciampa left the promotion in January 2026. Gargano finally stood up after CM Punk offered him a shot at […] The post WWE Plans Bigger Role for Underused SmackDown Star After CM Punk Match — Report appeared first on Wrestlezone.

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