ARTICLE AD
WWE RAW’s Netflix debut was nothing short of monumental, and CM Punk’s showdown with Seth Rollins in the main event proved to be the icing on the cake. Held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on January 6, the event showcased what fans have been craving for years—high-stakes action and dream matchups.
The match between Punk and Rollins pushed both men to their limits. Rollins delivered a brutal Pedigree on the announce table, injuring his knee in the process, before hitting another one in the ring for a near fall. Punk eventually turned the tide, countering a top-rope move into his signature Go To Sleep finisher—not once but twice—for a clean victory. Originally set for WrestleMania 40, this match finally saw the light of day, delivering on all fronts.
But it was Punk’s comments during the post-show press conference that really got people talking. When asked about the possibility of stepping into the ring with WWE legends The Rock or John Cena again, Punk didn’t hold back.
“I think I want gold around my waist, but both of those names come with big, fat paychecks, so I’m not gonna say no to it,” Punk said with a smirk. “It could be interesting. I wouldn’t say no to it. I mean, to the big, high-pressure money situations—that’s when I come alive. I think I owe The Rock, I definitely owe John. I passed John Cena in the hallway. He looked a little tired. I think he needs to go to sleep.”
Punk’s cheeky jab at Cena, paired with his openness to a potential showdown with either Cena or The Rock, has left fans buzzing with anticipation. These matches are not just pipe dreams; they could very well become reality, especially as WrestleMania season looms on the horizon.
Interestingly, Punk also revealed he might be considering a change to his iconic Go To Sleep finisher. “I’ve been driving my knee into people’s faces for years, and I’m starting to feel bad about it. After taking a couple of those from Seth tonight, I can honestly say it sucks,” Punk admitted, showing a rare moment of self-reflection.
While Punk’s focus seems to be on championship gold, his willingness to revisit rivalries with The Rock and John Cena adds a layer of intrigue to his future. Could these dream matches be coming sooner than expected? Only time will tell.
Would you like to see CM Punk face The Rock or John Cena again? Who should he take on first? Drop your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
Credit Ringside News if you use any portion of these quotes in your publication.
Do you want to see CMPunk face John Cena or The Rock again? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.