Bron Breakker will face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on the January 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW. Breakker pinned The Second City Saint to win the Men's WarGames Match for his team last weekend, which earned him a world title shot.Fans are excited to see The Dog of WWE finally cement his place at the top of the company after his fiery promo on Monday. However, while the 28-year-old deserves to be in the title picture, there are several other superstars who should have challenged for the World Heavyweight Title before him.In this listicle, we will look at four such stars who should have received a world title shot before Bron Breakker:#4. LA Knight and CM Punk have unfinished business in WWELA Knight and CM Punk were at odds before The Best in the World became the world champion. Therefore, many wanted The Megastar to face Punk at Saturday Night's Main Event XLI for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. However, that spot was taken by Jey Uso.With The Second City Saint holding the title, Knight should have received an opportunity to face Punk to conclude their story before The Dog of WWE.#3. Bronson ReedBronson Reed scored the biggest victory of his career at WWE Crown Jewel, defeating Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight. To continue his hot streak, Reed should have been in world title contention.It would have given Punk a formidable opponent to defend the title against and establish his reign before facing Bron Breakker.#2. Roman ReignsRoman Reigns and CM Punk might have a shared respect after Survivor Series: WarGames, but they are far from being friends. The OTC has stated that he doesn't trust Punk and had even advised Jey Uso not to trust him either. With The YEET Master failing to beat Punk, the story should have gravitated toward Roman Reigns being next in line. It would have progressed the story between Jey and Roman, as well as the feud between The Best in the World and The Head of the Table.#1. GuntherGunther lost the World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk in the main event of WWE SummerSlam night one. While Punk's reign ended in under six minutes, thanks to Seth Rollins, The Second City Saint has managed to regain the title.The Ring General was on a hiatus after The Biggest Party of the Summer and recently returned to in-ring action to participate in the Last Time is Now Tournament. The former Imperium leader has yet to receive a rematch for the World Heavyweight Title, something that should have happened before Breakker's title shot.