CM Punk recreates iconic ‘fridge’ moment after winning Undisputed WWE title

CHICAGO: CM Punk celebrated his Undisputed WWE Championship victory in his hometown by recreating one of the most iconic moments of his career, delighting long-time fans after his triumph on WWE Raw.

Punk defeated Sami Zayn in the main event after stepping in as a late replacement for Cody Rhodes, who had been ruled out following a backstage attack earlier in the evening.

The victory crowned Punk as the new Undisputed WWE Champion and marked another milestone in his remarkable career.

The triumph carried added significance, coming almost exactly 15 years after Punk defeated John Cena in the same Chicago arena to win the WWE Championship in one of the most iconic matches in WWE history.

Following that famous victory in 2011, Punk returned to his nearby home and placed the WWE Championship inside his refrigerator, creating an image that quickly became legendary among wrestling fans.

The photograph symbolised his rebellious persona and remains one of the defining visuals of his historic title reign.

Now, 15 years later, history has repeated itself. Shortly after Monday night's championship victory, Punk once again took the title home and recreated the celebrated 'fridge' photograph, posing with the Undisputed WWE Championship inside his refrigerator.

The nostalgic tribute was warmly received by fans across social media, with many praising Punk for paying homage to one of the most unforgettable moments of his career.

It is pertinent to mention that Punk celebrated with the Chicago faithful while holding the championship high above his head, closing Raw on an emotional note.