Fans of professional wrestling are buzzing with the possibility of a long-awaited rivalry between Roman Reigns and CM Punk. This potential feud was hinted at during the WrestleMania 41 event, where both competed alongside Seth Rollins in a main event. Despite their shared history, characterized by both on-screen and off-screen tensions, the WWE has yet to deliver a head-to-head showdown between these two wrestling icons.
Should this rivalry come to fruition, it promises to be a clash filled with verbal jabs as much as physical ones. Roman Reigns has vastly increased his status within the WWE since Punk’s departure. Reigns could play on this by taunting Punk about how he has become the bigger star in Punk’s absence. Meanwhile, CM Punk might argue that his influence and lessons have shaped Reigns into the formidable competitor he is today.
Unlike conventional storylines that often rely on a clear hero and villain, Reigns and Punk could maintain their existing personas, allowing audiences to decide whom they want to support naturally. The genuine animosity and shared history between them would enhance the drama, setting the stage for electrifying encounters. Without overwhelming interference or contrived plots, their matches could become instant classics in wrestling history.
This prospective storyline also has room to accommodate long-term character developments within the WWE, particularly with Seth Rollins. As Reigns and Punk potentially weaken each other in their rivalry, Rollins could capitalize on this opportunity, waiting for the perfect moment to further his dominance.
A Reigns-Punk feud has been more than ten years in the making, with their last in-ring encounter taking place in a rather insignificant Raw match back in January 2014. Finally creating a full-fledged rivalry between them would not only satisfy the anticipation of fans but also promise compelling narratives and memorable matches for the wrestling world. This matchup is overdue and brimming with potential.