CM Punk, now nearly three years into his WWE return, continues to have a strained relationship with several wrestlers backstage, most notably his longtime rival Seth Rollins. Recently, Punk made a pointed remark about Rollins during his injury hiatus, highlighting their ongoing personal and professional conflict. This latest jab reflects their deep-seated animosity that has persisted since Punk’s comeback.
Despite being sidelined with a shoulder injury, Rollins has remained vocal, especially about his support for the Chicago Bears, a point Punk targeted during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. When discussing Rollins’ frequent Bears talk, Punk sharply commented:
“Because he can’t wrestle, so he might as well talk. No, I mean because he can’t wrestle.”
?Pat McAfee Show, with transcription credit to Sportskeeda Wrestling
Rollins is expected to return to action in time for WrestleMania 42, where he will face Bron Breakker. Meanwhile, CM Punk is preparing to headline the second night of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas as the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
CM Punk Prepares to Defend Title Against Royal Rumble Winner at WrestleMania 42
CM Punk will put his WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line against the winner of the 2026 Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns. The two solidified their WrestleMania matchup following a heated confrontation on RAW after the Royal Rumble event. This will mark Punk’s second time headlining WrestleMania, and it will extend Roman Reigns’s record as the main event performer to eleven times.
Background to the Rivalry and Recent Developments
At WrestleMania 41, Punk, Rollins, and Reigns clashed in a Triple Threat Match that ended with Rollins victorious and Paul Heyman shifting his allegiance away from the other two. Since then, significant changes have unfolded within WWE’s storylines, including Heyman turning his back on Rollins due to the threat posed by Breakker.
Rollins’s injury has paused his quest for revenge, but with his return on the horizon, questions remain about whether he will directly confront Punk and Reigns or pursue his own path back to the top.
The ongoing tension between CM Punk and Seth Rollins signals a continued buildup to future clashes, potentially impacting storylines leading into and beyond WrestleMania 42. Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see how this rivalry influences WWE’s premier event this year.
CM PUNK AND SETH ROLLINS BEEF WILL NEVER FADE 💀
“He can’t wrestle”
– Cm Punk
(Pat Mcafee Show)
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 4, 2026
