
Punk Retains World Title in Elimination Chamber Showdown as AJ Lee Returns as Co-Champion
CM Punk defended the World Heavyweight Title against Finn Balor at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, trading momentum with countered moves and high-impact finishers before Punk secured the win with a GTS. Balor pressed late with a Coup de Grace, but Punk captured the victory; after the bout Balor offered a handshake, Punk hesitated, and AJ Lee returned to celebrate with Punk as dual champions.













