Cody Rhodes sends a message with CM Punk after he wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event XLI

Cody Rhodes and CM Punk both walked out of Saturday Night's Main Event as champions. On social media, The American Nightmare sent a message while posing with Punk.

Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship with another win over Drew McIntyre. In the show's main event, Punk defeated Jey Uso to win the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

On social media, Rhodes shared a photo with Punk. The two superstars had their respective World Championships around their waists.

"What a night in Salt Lake City!" wrote Rhodes.

John Cena's last opponent leaked? Check here!

Check out Rhodes' post on Instagram:

Rhodes became a two-time Undisputed WWE Champion by defeating John Cena at SummerSlam 2025. His first reign had ended at the hands of The Last Real Champion, who, after turning heel at Elimination Chamber, won the title at WrestleMania 41 with help from Travis Scott.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, Punk had also won the World Heavyweight Championship. At SummerSlam 2025, he defeated Gunther to win the title, but was dethroned within minutes by Seth Rollins, who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.

Triple H congratulated CM Punk after his win at Saturday Night's Main Event XLI

Triple H sent a message to CM Punk after his win over Jey Uso at Saturday Night's Main Event XLI. The Game congratulated the newly crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

On X, Triple H wrote the following:

"Best in the world. Congrats @CMPunk! #SNME,"

Punk has been involved in a storyline with The Vision, Jey Uso, and LA Knight for weeks. He became the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship with a win over Knight and Jey in a Triple Threat Match.

Following the injury to Seth Rollins, WWE announced a Battle Royal to determine Punk's challenger for Saturday Night's Main Event XLI. While The Best in the World wanted Knight to win the match, WWE had other plans.

Make Sportskeeda your preferred choice for WWE content by clicking here: Source preferences

Edited by Soumik Datta