Finn Balor is set to run it back with CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. The rematch is scheduled for next Saturday at the WWE Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. It will determine who eventually faces Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 42.
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That said, in this article, we look at three possible finishes for Punk vs. Balor at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026:
#3. The Judgment Day could interfere
The first time Finn Balor faced CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship earlier this year on RAW in Belfast, he did it all alone without The Judgment Day at ringside. Unfortunately for The Prince, he suffered a defeat in his hometown.
Now that Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh are back from injury, a desperate Balor might try to enlist their help to get the job done this time. However, if that happens, the Irish star might end up getting a taste of his own medicine.
While his Judgment Day Stablemates might try to interfere and help him win, they may inadvertently cost him in a shocking twist.
#2. Roman Reigns could return and attack both superstars
Roman Reigns hasn’t been seen on WWE TV since picking CM Punk as his opponent at WrestleMania 42 on the RAW after Royal Rumble. However, in a massive turn of events, the OTC might return at Elimination Chamber during the World Heavyweight Championship match and attack both Punk and Finn Balor. As a result, the bout would end without a winner.
If that happens, there is a possibility that fans could see a Triple Threat Match involving the champion, Reigns, and Balor for the main event of ‘Mania 42. While the OTC vs. The Best in the World is a great booking, adding The Prince could spice things up and build more anticipation for the main event.
#1. CM Punk could beat Finn Balor clean to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk already has a mental advantage over Finn Balor with his recent victory in Belfast. Hence, there is a strong possibility that the Stamford-based promotion could book him to beat Balor again and retain the World Title in their rematch.
Since Punk is eager to prove to Roman Reigns that he is The Best in the World, a victory statement at Elimination Chamber might be a perfect way to put the OTC on notice ahead of their showdown at The Show of Shows.
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Edited by Sayantan Niyogi
