CM Punk to feud with WWE Hall of Famer for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 41? Possibility explored
CM Punk made his highly anticipated return during the go-home episode of SmackDown before the Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 Premium Live Event. During that, Paul Heyman introduced him as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline's WarGames team.
Roman Reigns' OG Bloodline, alongside CM Punk, secured a victory at the event against Solo Sikoa's heel stable. After clinching a sensational win, Punk returned to RAW, where Seth Rollins and Punk came face-to-face and engaged in a heated altercation. Things quickly got physical.
Many fans and experts believe Punk and Rollins' animosity might lead to a showdown between the two men at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. However, The Rock's potential absence from The Showcase of the Immortals next year could force the creative team to change the plans, where Rollins could face Roman Reigns and The Voice of the Voiceless could take on WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin in a dream bout.
The latest episode of Monday Night RAW saw Triple H dropping a subtle hint that might lead to CM Punk soon capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. A high-stakes match between Punk and Stone Cold Steve Austin might take place next year at The Show of Shows for the title, which could generate massive box office buzz.
Stone Cold made a sensational comeback at WrestleMania 38, where he faced Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred Match. The Texas Rattlesnake is apparently in good shape, as he keeps fans updated with his shredded pictures on Instagram.
While speaking on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, the 59-year-old expressed his desire to be at WrestleMania 41. Punk could be a more reasonable option as the next opponent for Stone Cold.
What's next for CM Punk on RAW?
CM Punk returned to Monday Night RAW and began a much-awaited storyline against Seth Rollins. The latest episode of the red brand saw both men express their sentiments towards one another. Punk revealed he had known Rollins since he was 16 and approached The Best in the World for free training.
In response, Seth Rollins revealed he was friends with Punk before he left the Stamford-based promotion and ghosted him and others. He also noted that CM Punk degraded WWE's name at every opportunity, which spoiled the bond between the two stars.
It appears both men could face each other at Royal Rumble 2025 next year, or, according to reports, they could lock horns on RAW's Netflix debut episode, and their rivalry could become a lengthy feud. However, this is hypothetical at this moment. It will be engaging to see what the Triple H-led creative team has in store for Punk as we head towards WrestleMania 41.