Owens Beats Punk in No Holds Barred Match
Kevin Owens knocked out CM Punk with a steel chain-wrapped punch on the November 6 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Wrestling
Kevin Owens defeated CM Punk in a No Holds Barred Match on the November 6 episode of WWE SmackDown. Owens punched Punk while a steel chain was wrapped around his hand, knocking him out for the three-count.
Why it matters
The result leaves Punk and Owens tied 1-1 in their rivalry and sets up a possible rubber match. Punk's loss followed a separate NXT Championship defeat to Grayson Waller two days earlier.
The result is documented in the SmackDown broadcast, with the rivalry now tied 1-1. Whether a rubber match will be booked has not been confirmed.
The players
Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens is a Canadian professional wrestler known for his tenure in WWE and his aggressive, brawling style.
CM Punk
CM Punk is an American professional wrestler and former WWE Champion who has held major titles across multiple promotions.
Grayson Waller
Grayson Waller is an Australian professional wrestler who currently holds the NXT Championship in WWE.
The details
Owens punched Punk with a steel chain wrapped around his hand after Punk had hit a GTS on him. Owens also distracted Punk during his NXT Championship match against Grayson Waller, which Waller retained.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Punk challenged Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship and lost.
November 6, 2026: Punk lost the No Holds Barred Match to Kevin Owens on SmackDown.
Coming weeks: A possible rubber match between Punk and Owens could take place.
Season Trajectory
The No Holds Barred result keeps the Punk-Owens rivalry evenly matched at 1-1, extending a feud that has now produced competing claims on each other's legitimacy. Punk's pattern of challenging Owens and losing to interference mirrors earlier chapters of the storyline.
A rubber match would give Punk and Owens a decisive result in their series, which fans following SmackDown storylines can watch on the weekly broadcast. Viewers tracking the NXT Championship picture should note Waller's continued reign after the Punk match.
The takeaway
The rivalry's 1-1 record makes a rubber match a natural next step, and watchers should track both SmackDown and NXT storylines for scheduling updates.
What happens next
A rubber match between Punk and Owens could be scheduled in the coming weeks, though no date has been announced.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
