For the second time this year, Roman Reigns experienced a wardrobe snafu when his sneakers were taken during WWE Raw on August 4. The incident unfolded shortly after Bronson Reed once again stole Reigns’ shoes, repeating a stunt that occurred prior to SummerSlam. This situation sparked tension behind the scenes involving The OTC, CM Punk, and LA Knight, with heated exchanges caught on camera after the show ended.
CM Punk Takes a Jab at Roman Reigns on Social Media
Following the Raw episode, CM Punk used Instagram Stories to deliver a pointed remark directed at the shoeless Reigns. Posting a photo of his own legs with shoes clearly visible, Punk captioned it simply,
“At least I still have my shoes.”
The jab highlighted the repeated sneaker thefts as a growing storyline and underscored the ongoing friction between Punk and Reigns after recent in-ring and off-screen developments.
Recent Events at SummerSlam Connect to the Sneaker Thefts
At SummerSlam, Reigns and Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, but Paul Heyman was seen wearing The OTC’s stolen sneakers around his neck, maintaining the focus on the shoe theft. Meanwhile, CM Punk’s own championship run was halted at SummerSlam when Seth Rollins returned and ended Punk’s brief World Heavyweight Championship reign. These intertwined storylines fuel the rivalry and add layers to the ongoing drama on WWE programming.
What This Means for the WWE Storyline Moving Forward
The recurring sneaker thefts and the animosity they represent between CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and their affiliates add intrigue to WWE’s storytelling. CM Punk’s recent social media post confirms his willingness to capitalize on Reigns’ mishaps, possibly signaling further confrontations. Fans can expect these tensions to shape future WWE Raw episodes and pay-per-view events as the wrestlers vie for supremacy both inside and outside the ring.
