The Third match of the night At the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois was CM Punk Defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor.
Near the end of the match Punk went to the outside and Balor dropkicked him through the barricade then threw him back into the ring. Balor went for another Coup De Grace, but Punk caught him when he came down and reversed it into the Sharpshooter. Balor got to the ropes to break the hold. Shortly after Punk connected with another GTS to retain the title.
After the match Finn Balor extended his hand for a handshake and CM Punk accepted. The two stars showed respect to one another as Balor left the ring. AJ Lee then ran down with the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship and the two champions celebrated together.
