CM Punk will make his long-awaited headlining debut at WrestleMania 41, marking a dream come true for the wrestler. However, Punk’s journey to this moment was marked by an unimpressive display of charity and favoritism.
On Friday night’s SmackDown, CM Punk signed a contract for his triple-threat match against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. The deal was facilitated by Paul Heyman, who broke down the fine print for Punk. Despite being slow to understand, Punk eventually grasped the significance of the moment: he would be closing the show.
While it’s understandable to support Punk in his historic achievement, this path was taken with an air of favoritism from Roman Reigns. By intervening on behalf of Punk and presenting him as a grateful recipient, Reigns undermined Punk’s achievements and reinforced the notion that success is often tied to personal connections rather than hard work.
Reigns’ actions also highlighted his significant influence within WWE, which was once seen as a strength but now feels like an obstacle to genuine talent. The favoritism towards Punk may have set up a potential rivalry with Seth Rollins, who has expressed his discontent with Punk’s presence in the company.
Despite these issues, this spectacle remains a notable achievement for CM Punk, and it will be interesting to see how he delivers on this momentous occasion.
Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2025/3/29/24396393/cm-punk-receives-wrestlemania-handout-roman-reigns-wwe-smackdown