Kevin Owens wasted no time making his presence felt on the Aug. 7 edition of WWE SmackDown, confronting Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk just days after earning a title shot at SummerSlam. Kevin Owens and CM Punk exchange personal insults on SmackDownThe confrontation began after Punk addressed Cody Rhodes, only for Owens to interrupt and step directly into the champion’s path. pic.twitter.com/HhK2Q3nZ5Q — WWE (@WWE) August 8, 2026Things are getting HEATED in Philly! And it's only just the start between Kevin Owens and CM Punk… ? pic.twitter.com/Myk857YXA7 — WWE (@WWE) August 8, 2026With Owens now officially next in line for Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship, the verbal gloves are already off.