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LA Knight, Gunther Reach Finals; AJ Styles Retains Titles

12/2/2025

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Summary

Knight Advances Tournament

LA Knight defeated Jey Uso to advance to finals of the "Last Time Is Now" tournament.
Gunther defeated Solo Sikoa to secure his spot in the finals, aided by interference.
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee retained the World Tag Team Titles against The New Day.
Liv Morgan returned to add intrigue to the Judgment Day.
Bron Breakker will challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on January 5, 2026.

Summary

Breakker Challenges Punk

Following Survivor Series: WarGames, Bron Breakker pinned CM Punk and will challenge Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on January 5.
A masked man interfered during WarGames, prompting speculation that the attacker could be Austin Theory.
Bron Breakker expressed frustration and said he intends to ruin Punk's career.
On SmackDown, Knight will face Gunther, and the winner earns a shot against John Cena at the Main Event on December 13.

History

Historical Context

The Montreal Screwjob in 1997 transformed professional wrestling by altering fan perceptions and industry dynamics. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon controversially changed the outcome of Bret Hart's title match, sparking backlash and ushering in the Attitude Era. This legacy of conflict continues today, as seen in the ongoing rivalries and championship significance, exemplified by Bron Breakker's challenge to CM Punk.

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Knight Advances Tournament

LA Knight defeated Jey Uso to advance to finals of the "Last Time Is Now" tournament.
Gunther defeated Solo Sikoa to secure his spot in the finals, aided by interference.
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee retained the World Tag Team Titles against The New Day.
Liv Morgan returned to add intrigue to the Judgment Day.
Bron Breakker will challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on January 5, 2026.

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