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sports10 days ago•4 min saved

Gunther Strikes Back, Cody Makes a Bold Entrance, and Mania Buzz Grows on Raw

WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden delivered a fast-paced, surprise-filled night: Cody Rhodes opened the show to warn about Randy Orton, Stephanie McMahon popped up with a blunt warning, and Triple H asserted authority while Brock Lesnar was kept apart. Gunther made a dramatic return by attacking Seth Rollins, signaling a serious, built-for-Mania feud, and teasing a potential pairing with Heyman in the future. Roman Reigns was written off briefly after a table spot by CM Punk, giving Punk bragging rights ahead of the go-home Raw, while several WrestleMania bouts were announced, setting the stage for a stacked card. Overall, the episode delivered momentum, surprises, and clear Mania setup without slowing down.

via Cageside Seats|

#cody-rhodes #gunther #roman-reigns

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Reigns vs Punk to Close WWE RAW as WrestleMania Push Intensifies

WWE RAW on March 23, 2026 is set to end with a closing segment featuring Roman Reigns and CM Punk, signaling the climax of their ongoing feud ahead of WrestleMania, with Brock Lesnar making a return and championship action also on the card; Ringside News will provide live play-by-play coverage.

via Ringside News|

#closing-segment #cm-punk #roman-reigns

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Jey Calls the Shot, Reigns Executes on Punk on Raw

On Raw in Boston, Jey Uso provokes CM Punk, prompting Roman Reigns to ‘run the play’ and spear Punk through the announcer’s table; Punk fires back that he needs no help, leaving the WrestleMania storyline between Punk and Reigns heating up as the build continues.

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#cm-punk #raw #roman-reigns

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

Backstage Twist Would Have Referenced Punk's Late Dog in Reigns Promo

A backstage report claims WWE planned a darker line in CM Punk–Roman Reigns on Raw that would have referenced Punk's late dog Larry, but the dog reference was not used and it’s unclear whether it was changed or scrapped. Larry died in December 2025 after health issues, a point Punk and AJ Lee reportedly held close. Reigns is slated for three more Raw appearances before WrestleMania, leaving open the possibility that Larry could still be incorporated into the storyline.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#aj-lee #cm-punk #larry-the-dog

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

WWE Scraps Darker Punk-Reigns Pitch for RAW Segment Ahead of WrestleMania

Bodyslam reports WWE originally planned a darker response from Roman Reigns to CM Punk’s comments about Reigns’s father, but the plan was changed before airtime to a more personal, less controversial exchange that ended with Punk delivering the night’s final moment, a shift aimed at preserving the feud as WrestleMania approaches.

via Ringside News|

#cm-punk #raw #roman-reigns

entertainment24 days ago•1 min saved

WWE Promo Revisions: Reigns-Punk Segment Altered Before Air

The March 16, 2026 RAW promo between Roman Reigns and CM Punk aired with a different creative direction than originally planned; reports say the original concept would have had Reigns respond to Punk’s comments about his father with a darker line involving Punk’s dog Larry, but the change was made ahead of air and the reasons are not disclosed.

via NoDQ.com|

#cm-punk #creative-direction #entertainment

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Anoa'i Family Fires Back After CM Punk’s Jibe at Reigns’ Late Father

CM Punk’s jab about Roman Reigns’ late father Sika on WWE Raw drew an immediate, real‑world backlash from the Anoa’i wrestling dynasty, with Zilla Fatu (Umaga’s son) publicly threatening Punk, turning the WrestleMania 42 rivalry into a personal feud that extends beyond the ring.

via Ringside News|

#anoai #cm-punk #roman-reigns

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Reigns Stews Backstage After Punk's Dead Father Jab on Raw

Backstage footage shows Roman Reigns quietly fuming after CM Punk taunted him with a reference to Reigns's late father on WWE Raw, signaling a potential future clash ahead of WrestleMania 42; Punk's jab followed a closing face-off, and Reigns is set to appear on several Raw episodes before the event. The night also included Penta capturing the Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio.

via WrestleTalk|

#cm-punk #roman-reigns #sports

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Raw builds WrestleMania buzz as Reigns-Punk clash underwhelms

Raw built WrestleMania buzz, but the Reigns–Punk face-off felt more like a standard rap battle than a breakthrough, with Punk’s bite landing but Roman carrying the moment; Gunther dominated Dragon Lee in a brutal showcase; Penta won the Intercontinental Championship from Dom after Finn Balor refused to help, fueling a Judgment Day dynamic; the Vision saga opened the show with LA Knight driving the ambulance, Seth Rollins wrecking Paul, and Jey/Jimmy Uso assisting; AJ Lee pressed for a new challenger, while Liv Morgan and other segments kept the night moving toward Mania.

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#cm-punk #gunther #intercontinental-champion

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

WWE RAW March 2 Spoiler: Reigns vs. Punk Poised to Close the Show

A March 2 RAW spoiler suggests the final segment may feature Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk instead of Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta for the Intercontinental Championship, signaling WWE’s priority on a WrestleMania‑driven storyline. The match was previously expected to headline, but the last‑segment focus could elevate the Reigns-Punk confrontation over a title bout, with other planned segments and matchups noted in previews.

via Ringside News|

#cm-punk #entertainment #raw

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Punk seals Elimination Chamber win, eyes WrestleMania clash with Reigns

CM Punk defeated Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber in Chicago, finishing with a clean GTS after a Sharpshooter moment and signaling a WrestleMania 42 world title showdown with Roman Reigns.

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#cm-punk #elimination-chamber #finn-balor

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

WrestleMania 42 Card Still Up in the Air as WWE Creative Scrambles

WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas has only one confirmed match (Roman Reigns vs CM Punk) with Fightful Select noting original plans haven’t been presented and most of the card is still being debated; Liv Morgan's Royal Rumble win sets up a Women’s Title scenario with Vaquer or Cargill, the women’s Elimination Chamber winner facing the survivor, and Drew McIntyre set to defend the WWE Championship against the men’s Elimination Chamber winner, while names like Rollins, Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, Zayn, Logan Paul, and others may appear but nothing is finalized yet.

via Cageside Seats|

#cm-punk #entertainment #pro-wrestling

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

WrestleMania 42 Card Still Fluid as Plans Remain Unfinalized

Fightful Select cites WWE sources saying most WrestleMania 42 matches haven’t been formally presented and the card is still under discussion, with only CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns officially confirmed. Other teased bouts (like Rollins, Lesnar, and AJ Lee) have not been greenlit, leaving the Las Vegas event’s lineup largely in flux ahead of April 18–19.

via Ringside News|

#cm-punk #entertainment #fightfulselect

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

WWE WrestleMania 42: Four-Star Plans Shuffled After Rollins Injury

Plans for WrestleMania 42 reportedly centered on four top stars—Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins—with Rollins defending the world title against Reigns and Rhodes defending against Punk in a babyface‑vs‑babyface match. After Rollins’ injury, WWE reportedly shifted to Reigns vs Cody, then to McIntyre defeating Cody for the WWE Championship; earlier, there was talk of Bron Breakker winning the Royal Rumble to face Punk, but Reigns won the Rumble instead.

via NoDQ.com|

#cm-punk #entertainment #roman-reigns

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Drew McIntyre fires back at Punk and Reigns, vows war on WWE's top stars

Drew McIntyre fired back on SmackDown after CM Punk and Roman Reigns buried him on Raw, saying he carried WWE through the pandemic and that Punk and Reigns belittling SmackDown and his title amounts to a declaration of war. He mocked Reigns’ family-led ascent and called Punk “Fragile Phil,” signaling a tense confrontation as WrestleMania 42 build continues, following earlier attacks on McIntyre by Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu on the same show.

via Cageside Seats|

#cm-punk #drew-mcintyre #roman-reigns