Current WWE champion to cost Bron Breakker the world title against CM Punk? Exploring the possibility

The first episode of Monday Night RAW in 2026 will see CM Punk defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. The Dog of WWE seems determined to dethrone Punk and win his first world title on the main roster. However, in a shocking twist, a current WWE champion might interfere and cost him a potential win.

Oba Femi is the name in question. He is one of the biggest names in the WWE's developmental brand, where he is currently in his second reign as NXT Champion. He regained the title by defeating Ricky Saints at Deadline on December 6 and has continued to be a dominant titleholder since then.

That said, in a massive turn of events, the 27-year-old superstar might make a surprise appearance during the upcoming world title match and cost Bron Breakker a potential victory over CM Punk. Recently, Femi called out Breakker for allegedly stealing some of his lines during a promo on the latest episode of the red show.

The creative team might consider developing a storyline between Breakker and Oba Femi. Booking the NXT Champion to cost The Unpredictable Bad**s his world title match against Punk might be a great way to achieve this goal. Interestingly, it could lead to Femi eventually being promoted to the main roster while he still reigns as the NXT Champion.

Femi recently shared the ring with Cody Rhodes and seemed ready to perform under the bright lights of the main roster. A feud with Breakker could help The Ruler immediately become a prominent name on RAW since the second-generation wrestler is already part of the main event scene on the red brand.

As of now, this angle is speculative, and only time will tell what the future holds for Femi.

CM Punk could face Bron Breakker at WrestleMania 42

If the above scenario comes to fruition, the Stamford-based promotion might have CM Punk run it back with Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42.

It looks like the company is considering pushing Breakker into the spotlight by having him win his first title. However, given that The Second City Saint has become champion after a long time, the gold might not switch hands so soon. To make Bron look strong in defeat, the creative team might book Oba Femi to cost him instead of delivering a clean loss.

If this happens, Bron Breakker will likely seek a rematch against CM Punk. Interestingly, the duo could continue their intense feud leading up to 'Mania 42 and possibly set the stage for a blockbuster World Heavyweight Championship bout.

However, this angle is also speculative, and fans will have to wait and see how the world title picture shapes up ahead of The Show of Shows.

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Edited by Pratik Singh