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Kevin Owens defeats CM Punk in reported No Holds Barred SmackDown match

Kevin Owens defeats CM Punk in reported No Holds Barred SmackDown match

Spoiler reports say Owens beat Punk with a chain in their No Holds Barred match on the Nov. 6 SmackDown; the result’s on-air follow-up is not established. Punk also wrestled NXT Champion Grayson Waller on Nov. 4, with Waller retaining and reports saying Owens interfered, adding context to the developing rivalry.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026