Backstage Praise for Bron Breakker After RAW Gauntlet; His Work Helped Set Up CM Punk vs. GUNTHER at SummerSlam

CM Punk is set to face GUNTHER at SummerSlam for the Intercontinental Championship—but it’s Bron Breakker who’s getting the backstage praise for making it happen. According to Fightful Select, WWE officials were “extremely impressed” with Breakker’s standout performance on the July 14 episode of RAW, especially in the gauntlet match’s high-pressure moments.

Breakker opened against Penta, eliminated LA Knight, and even survived interference to defeat Jey Uso before clashing with Punk in the final stretch. While Punk ultimately won with a GTS, insiders credit Breakker for “carrying the gauntlet” and giving the match its intensity. The praise suggests big plans may still lie ahead for Breakker—even if Punk takes the spotlight at SummerSlam.

Source: Fightful Select