WWE: CM Punk seemingly amid controversy; legend defends WWE's decision

CM Punk seemingly amid controversy; legend defends WWE's decision

Modified Apr 08, 2025 19:17 GMT

What controversy is CM Punk in now? [WWE/Courtesy]

CM Punk closed both the WWE flagship shows this past week. The former WWE Champion is part of the main event storyline heading into WrestleMania 41 Night One.

It has been Punk's lifelong dream to close The Grandest Stage of Them All. At one point, he even left the company because they didn't offer him the prestigious position, despite being in the midst of a record-setting WWE Championship reign. Disco Inferno defended The Best in the World's match as the show's main event when a fan questioned why that was the case.

Speaking on the K100 podcast, Inferno blasted the fan for accusing CM Punk of being a hypocrite. The veteran pointed to Punk's star power and, more importantly, he called the Triple Threat grudge match the most exciting bout on the card, and stated that it would draw better than any other undercard matches.

"That's what happens when you're valuing the top of your card. Your most over performers are the ones who are going to be in the main events. [CM Punk] is one of those over guys on the show. These idiots think [the WWE] should book a card because the matches are going to be good and it's going to draw a bunch of fans as opposed to booking all the stars against each other," Disco Inferno said. [From 2:58 to 3:22]

The legend also noted that The Best in the World is not a part-timer, which means it is fair that his bout is considered for the main event of the grandest spectacle.

WrestleMania 41 marks CM Punk's first main event on the biggest WWE show of the year

CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins brawled after all three men were eliminated from the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match.

Long before this incident, The Visionary has always had it out for Punk, while Paul Heyman brought in The Best in the World to assist Reigns at Survivor Series: WarGames. Punk informed the Tribal Chief that the Wiseman would owe him a favor because of his aid at the event.

This past Friday, CM Punk announced that Paul Heyman would be in his corner for the Triple Threat match, revealing it to be the favor Paul owes him. This enraged Roman Reigns, who felt betrayed by the Wiseman.

Interestingly, Seth Rollins attacked Punk on Monday and told Heyman that the latter owes him a favor now, too.

Please credit K100 and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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