It’s been a lengthy, arduous road to championship gold for CM Punk. Following a four-month effort to snare the ECW Title from John Morrison, the determined Straightedge Superstar finally reached the pinnacle of the Land of the Extreme just last week. Seven days later on ECW on Sci Fi, the newly crowned ECW Champion was introduced to the very first challenger to his title: Elijah Burke.

Minutes after learning of his Unforgiven opponent, the Straightedge Superstar reintroduced his longtime rival to his kick pads and taped fists, providing Burke with a lasting “Experience” heading into the pay-per-view championship contest.

Named the No. 1 contender by ECW General Manager Armando Estrada, the Land of the Extreme’s “Guiding Light” told Punk that he is more athletic and a stronger competitor than the Straightedge Superstar. The challenger also informed Punk that the challenger prophesied his own victory and glorious reign as the new ECW Champion.

“I see myself defeating you,” Burke told CM Punk as the two shared a cold stare in the center of the ring. “Look into the future. Unforgiven…Elijah Burke…ECW Champion. That’s your future.”

Will Burke curtail the dream that CM Punk is living as ECW Champion? Is he the soothsayer he claims to be? Or will Punk prove that Burke’s magic eight ball is broken? Does the Straightedge Superstar’s destiny extend beyond his first title defense at Unforgiven? Find out this Sunday at 8/7 CT only on pay-per-view.