CM Punk is currently scheduled to qualify for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match on Friday night. The September 25, 2026 episode of SmackDown will see Punk face Finn Bálor and GUNTHER in a triple threat, with the final spot in the men’s ladder match on the line.
According to the show’s run sheet, Punk is slated to win the qualifier. That would put him in the Money in the Bank match while eliminating Bálor and GUNTHER from this opportunity. The three-way is also scheduled to close SmackDown, with the stakes giving the show a high-pressure finish.
Ringside News previously reported that Punk’s Money in the Bank status was uncertain, making the planned win a notable shift in his path to the match. The run sheet has Punk winning, though plans can change before the show airs. If the outcome holds, he’ll be headed to Money in the Bank with the briefcase within reach.
Do you think CM Punk is the right choice to qualify, or should Bálor or GUNTHER get the spot? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
