Five tons of steel descended over the ring for the 53rd time in WWE history. Drew McIntyre and CM Punk faced off for the third time. This battle would define their careers. Atlanta saw two men push each other to their absolute limits. By the end of WWE Bad Blood’s opening match, CM Punk emerged victorious. He closed the chapter on a brutal rivalry.
CM Punk Looked to Silence Drew McIntyre
As the bell rang, McIntyre and Punk stood inches apart, exchanging heated words before McIntyre struck first with a headbutt. It wasn’t long before they turned their attention to the unforgiving cage. They grabbed weapons like table legs, toolboxes, and anything they could find. The match quickly became intense. McIntyre launched Punk head-first into the steel. This drew blood in the early moments of the bout.
Momentum shifted when Punk retaliated by slamming a toolbox into McIntyre’s face. With blood dripping down, McIntyre found himself on the receiving end of Punk’s relentless running knees. Both men traded near-finishes, with submission holds, Claymore attempts, and GTS efforts peppering the contest. Yet, their mutual disdain drove them to kick out, each refusing to stay down.
In a bizarre twist, McIntyre retrieved a bag from outside the cage, which traditionally would contain thumbtacks. Instead, it held blue, white, and red friendship bracelet beads. The crowd’s disbelief turned to horror as McIntyre poured the beads over Punk’s head. McIntyre readied himself for a final Claymore, but Punk dodged at the last second, sending McIntyre crashing back-first into the steel steps. Sensing an opening, Punk wrapped his knee in a steel chain and approached McIntyre, beads in hand. In a brutal final act, Punk forced the beads down McIntyre’s throat before lifting him for a GTS that secured the win.
This marked the conclusion of a long-standing feud, with Punk now holding a 2-1 lead over McIntyre. As this chapter in their careers closes, it’s unclear what the future holds for either competitor.
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