Chad Gable pins CM Punk at Road to Survivor Series live event in Youngstown

Chad Gable defeated CM Punk via pinfall at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio on October 29, 2026, during a Road to Survivor Series: WarGames live event; the Intercontinental Champion won a non-title singles match with a roll-up for the three-count. The bout was the first-ever singles meeting between Gable and Punk.

WWE staged the October 29 house show as part of a run of events that have coincided with growing attention around Crown Jewel and the build toward Survivor Series, with several storylines expected to shape programming in the coming weeks. The live event featured cross-brand encounters and multiple championship matches as WWE moved its touring focus toward premium live events. Gable entered the match as the reigning Intercontinental Champion after winning the title from Penta at SummerSlam 2026 and following a return to his original ring identity after an El Grande Americano run.

The finish came after a series of exchanged pin attempts, when Gable secured the victory with a roll-up that produced the three-count. The win came in a non-televised contest, and it represented a key result on the night for the Intercontinental Champion.

The outcome was described in the report as a major victory for Gable, who has been rebuilding momentum and has since been involved in several notable title defences. The coverage also noted that the reigning Intercontinental Champion suffered an injury in the recent match.

Other confirmed results from the October 29 show included Trick Williams successfully defending the United States Championship against Damian Priest, Danhausen defeating Kit Wilson in a Halloween-themed contest, and Gunther recording a win over Finn Balor. Sami Zayn retained the Undisputed Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens by pinning Owens.

In the women’s division Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend, and Michin and B-Fab defended their title against former champions Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley. A Six-Man Tag Team Match saw Oba Femi, LA Knight and Solo Sikoa defeat Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory when Femi scored the deciding pinfall over Theory.

The show combined championship matches, cross-brand encounters and special-stipulation contests as part of the Road to Survivor Series: WarGames tour, with WWE’s focus noted in the report as shifting toward Survivor Series and other upcoming premium live events.