5 reasons why CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins is reportedly happening on WWE RAW's debut on Netflix
CM Punk and Seth Rollins have already gotten their rivalry going on WWE RAW. The rumor mills are churning as the Netflix premiere of the brand nears, and it looks like a major contest may be slated for the first episode of RAW in 2025.
If reports are to be believed, the first match between Punk and Rollins will take place at the upcoming Netflix premiere of RAW. The two top stars of the brand will have to wait less than a month to finally get their hands on each other for a full-fledged match.
Seth Rollins has recently gotten out of a rivalry with Bronson Reed, while CM Punk helped Roman Reigns and his team pick up a much-needed win at Survivor Series: WarGames. With that in mind, take a look at the five possible reasons why CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins is reportedly happening on WWE RAW's debut on Netflix.
#5. The main attraction for WWE’s Netflix debut
WWE will be looking to kick off the Netflix premiere of the RAW brand on the right foot. With that said, many top names are rumored to be moving to the red brand in the upcoming transfer window to bolster the brand’s roster.
Meanwhile, Triple H may be planning to give fans a taste of the rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins in the main event of the Netflix premiere. A special stipulation may also be added to the contest for greater effect.
With Bronson Reed on the shelf, it makes sense to have Seth Rollins compete against his biggest nemesis on the roster on RAW’s Netflix debut. The appeal of seeing the two stars compete against each other could boost the brand’s ratings on its first outing on the streaming giant.
#4. It could be the first in a series of matches
CM Punk has mainly been part of a single long-term rivalry since his WWE return last year. He had a trilogy of matches against Drew McIntyre that worked extremely well for both superstars.
WWE may be planning something similar with his upcoming rivalry against Seth Rollins. The first match of their rivalry could take place on the Netflix premiere of RAW, after which they could continue the build for a second match.
Triple H could book their second match for Royal Rumble, keeping them out of the 30-men elimination match while giving them a marquee match on the premium live event. Meanwhile, the final match in their best-of-three series rivalry could very well be featured at Wrestlemania 41 after a lengthy build.
#3. Seth Rollins needs to turn heel on WWE RAW
Seth Rollins has worked as a babyface on WWE RAW over the past year. However, a heel turn may be on the cards as his rivalry with The Best in the World intensifies.
The Visionary did not help his friend Sami Zayn both times when he was attacked by Drew McIntyre on the red brand. He has been teasing a heel turn, and the finale of the change in character could be on the brand’s Netflix premiere.
Fans could see Seth Rollins lose his match against CM Punk to make headlines on RAW. He could attack his opponent after the match and turn heel, adding another dimension to their rivalry and extending it for several more weeks.
#2. WWE may have bigger plans for CM Punk at WrestleMania 41
CM Punk has been steaming ahead as one of the biggest faces of the red brand since his return to the company. He is preparing to go big on the brand and potentially win the world title again down the road.
Triple H may roll out the first match in the rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins to fans in early 2025 as he may have bigger plans for The Best in the World for WrestleMania 41. Fans could see him get into an even bigger rivalry heading into the event.
Roman Reigns is rumored to move to the RAW brand and he could challenge Punk to a match at The Show of Shows. Alternatively, CM Punk could challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 after getting out of his rivalry against Seth Rollins.
#1. Gunther may remain champion till WWE WrestleMania 41
One of the biggest reasons WWE fans may be getting CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in early 2025 is that WrestleMania only has two main event slots. The first night of the show could see the World Heavyweight Champion defend his title in the main event, while the Undisputed WWE Champion could take the second night.
Gunther could keep his title until WrestleMania 41, which will likely push him into the slot of the first night’s main event. With that said, a match between Punk and Rollins at The Show of Shows should get the main event slot, otherwise it will lose a lot of its value.
Therefore, Triple H may have plans to end the rivalry before WrestleMania so that both the stars get into different rivalries heading into The Show of Shows. Seth Rollins could challenge Roman Reigns to a match while Gunther could face CM Punk.