The Chicagoan dominates the action over his rival, engaging in a very physical duel with Sami Zayn . The Canadian tries to recover, but receives more punishment when he is cornered in the corner. Zayn is finally able to deliver a sequence of blows, but Punk immediately responds with a «Lariat». CM Punk keeps up the offensive until he knocks Sami down with a «Swinging Neckbreaker» that generates an ovation from the public. «The Best In The World» takes height… Sami Zayn catches up with him early to develop the fight in the heights… «Superplex» by Sami Zayn on CM Punk! Both competitors are left lying on the canvas.

They exchange blows in the center of the ring, while the audience is divided in the question of supporting their favorites. Both break the rhythm of the fight and push each other on the ropes until they collide in the center of the ring. A mistake will determine the fate of both superstars on WWE RAW ( February 3, 2025 ). The action resumes and Sami Zayn surprises CM Punk with a “Tornado DDT”! The Chicago native ends up face down, and quite far from his opponent, so Zayn can’t look for coverage. CM Punk reacts, avoids a “Blue Thunder Bomb”, and surprises Sami with a “Roundhouse Kick”. It seemed that Punk was getting the advantage, but Zayn avoids a “Bulldozer” to knock down his rival with a “Blue Thunder Bomb”; he counts to two.

From the canvas, CM Punk surprises Sami Zayn by hurting his left arm. The Canadian manages to avoid Punk’s ambush to avoid being attacked, so the Chicago native hits the post. Despite this, CM Punk catches Sami Zayn with an “Anaconda Vice”; Zayn escapes the lock after reaching the bottom rope. Punk attacks Zayn with a couple of knee strikes, while repeating that he is not at his level, so the ticket to WrestleMania is for him. CM Punk avoids a “Helluva Kick” …. Sami Zayn dodges a “GTS” and almost gets the victory with a “Roll-Up”; he counts to two! New exchange of blows, while Punk continues to show confidence.

Sami Zayn once again avoids a «GTS» to attack his opponent with an «Exploder Suplex» against the corner… CM PUNK AVOIDS A «HELLUVA KICK» AND KILLS SAMI ZAYN WITH A «GTS»! SAMI ZAYN FALLS SHORT ONCE AGAIN! CM PUNK QUALIFIES FOR WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER 2025 AND IS EXCITED ABOUT REACHING WRESTLEMANIA 41! After the match, CM Punk offers his hand to Sami Zayn… the Canadian accepts defeat with respect. A DYING KEVIN OWENS APPEARS TO ATTACK SAMI ZAYN FROM BEHIND! KEVIN OWENS’ «PACKAGE PILEDRIVER» ON SAMI ZAYN!! KO went completely crazy.