Punk and Owens Launch a Verbal War on SmackDown
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After Kevin Owens won the top contender match and set up a potential title shot, CM Punk and Owens traded heated words on SmackDown, with Punk insisting his 'best in the world' status proves he’s earned the championship and Owens pushing back against Punk’s swagger, calling out his arrogance—and a brief shove-fest with staff breaking it up hint at a high-profile feud to come.
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