Bron Breakker's time is now

CM Punk is the perfect proving ground

On the first Monday Night Raw of 2026, Bron Breakker will face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, a match poised to shape the trajectory of WWE for the next decade.

Punk’s return in late 2023 revitalized the wrestling landscape, showcasing once again why he is considered one of the most compelling figures in the industry. His current role is to ensure that the younger talent learns from him and is prepared when he retires from in-ring competition. He is the legendary figure that emerging talents must surpass to validate their place in the wrestling world.

Should WWE genuinely believe in Breakker's potential as a future leader of the organization, there exists no more impactful way to affirm that belief than by having him triumph over Punk on the company’s most prominent weekly show.

The next face WWE needs

For nearly a decade, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins have been the cornerstones of the company. However, fans are eager for a new, dominant force—someone who embodies freshness, ambition and authenticity. Bron Breakker perfectly embodies this vision of the next face of the WWE.

He possesses the appearance, the lineage and the passion necessary for greatness. What he requires now is the opportunity to shine in the biggest match of his life.

The moment has arrived. The stage is prepared, the spotlight is poised and all eyes are on Breakker.

A victory over Punk transcends mere championship aspirations; it symbolizes a passing of the torch. Breakker should not be left waiting another year. He deserves the World Heavyweight Championship and will watch his career skyrocket after stamping his name in the record books. If WWE aspires to cultivate its next true superstar, it must make decisive moves now and allow Bron Breakker to shape the future of WWE.