CM Punk’s Heated History With Seth Rollins, Explained
In the unpredictable world of professional wrestling, few stories captivate fans quite like the resurrection of past vendettas. Survivor Series 2023 witnessed a seismic moment as CM Punk, a figure synonymous with controversy, made an unexpected return to WWE. The echoes of Punk’s entrance music still resonate, setting the stage for a conflict that transcends the squared circle. Caught in the crossfire was none other than Seth Rollins, whose visceral reaction at the event hinted at a history fraught with animosity.
At the RAW on Netflix Kickoff, WWE built anticipation for the impending arrival of their flagship show on the streaming giant. They promise big things on the debut episode. Roman Reigns will battle Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match. Rhea Ripley will face Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Title, and, in arguably the biggest match of the night, Seth Rollins will face CM Punk. It is a match that is years in the making. They have traded wars of words with each other. But, on January 6, 2025, they will finally have a sanctioned in-ring battle which promises to be an epic war of two of the best in the world.
CM Punk Returns To WWE And Seth Rollins Goes Viral
The culmination of Survivor Series 2023 left the WWE Universe in awe as Seth Rollins’ team emerged triumphant in the grueling men’s War Games match. The cheers echoed, celebrating Rollins’ team’s victory, but the atmosphere shifted dramatically when the unmistakable sound of “Cult of Personality” blared through the arena. The shockwave reverberated as CM Punk ignited a frenzy of emotions among fans and wrestlers alike. Punk’s return to WWE after an extended hiatus since 2014 was nothing short of a seismic event. Seth Rollins, however, supposedly didn’t know that Punk was coming back, with his wife, Becky Lynch, telling Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour that Rollins felt disrespected for not being told.
The aftermath of Survivor Series unfolded with a viral clip capturing Seth Rollins expressing his unfiltered emotions. From the ring, Rollins vehemently flipped off and unleashed a barrage of expletives towards Punk on the stage. The intensity of Rollins’ reaction, combined with the genuine surprise of Punk’s return, laid the groundwork for what promised to be a deeply personal and heated conflict. As the wrestling community processed Punk’s shocking return, the intrigue only deepened at a non-televised live event following Survivor Series. In a candid moment, captured and circulated widely on social media, Rollins voiced his strong opinion of Punk, saying:
“You guys watch WarGames last night? [Fans chant ‘CM Punk’] You already know how I feel about that. I said as much last night. I’m not gonna waste any more breath on somebody who’s been gone for eight years, has done nothing but try to tear this place down. Instead, I want to take my time… use my breath on talking about the people who’ve been here all along.”
The duo’s in-ring history includes a tag team match together where they teamed, only a single one-on-one clash which Punk won, and multiple tag team encounters against each other where CM Punk teamed with various WWE stars to battle The Shield.
