Kevin Owens emerged victorious over CM Punk in an intense No Holds Barred main event on WWE SmackDown. Entering the match with a 0-1 record against Punk following their WWE Championship clash in August, Owens brought a fierce edge to the fight. The brawl quickly spilled into the crowd, with Owens targeting Punk’s neck and back, relentlessly attacking him against the stairs. The battle then moved ringside, with both wrestlers exchanging control before heading to the entrance ramp. Punk slammed Owens into the stage’s LED screen, followed by a GTS and a trolley-assisted return to the ring.
Punk executed a devastating elbow drop from the barricade that sent Owens through the announcer’s table, then attempted to set up a loaded GTS by wrapping a steel chain around his knee. Although he failed to complete the move, Punk used the chain to press Owens onto seated steel chairs but soon found himself thrown off the apron through tables outside the ring. Owens hit a Stunner inside the ring but couldn’t secure the pin. In a bold move, Owens wrapped the steel chain around his fist and struck Punk with it. Punk anticipated the attack, lifted Owens for a GTS, but Owens countered with a chained haymaker after bouncing off the ropes, leading to the decisive pinfall.
Fan Take: This heavy-hitting showdown highlights why no-holds-barred matches grip Fighting fans—they blend athleticism with raw brutality, elevating storytelling in the sport. Owens’ victory not only settles their score but sets the stage for potential future clashes, promising more thrilling, high-stakes encounters in WWE’s narrative landscape.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
