CM Punk kicked off Raw this week with a fiery promo, targeting The Rock and John Cena. He shocked fans by calling The Rock a “bald fraud,” a bold and unexpected insult. However, Drew McIntyre dismissed Punk’s rant, accusing him of simply whining. McIntyre referenced a 14-year-old post by The Rock, where he mocked Punk’s drawing power compared to his own.
The Rock had claimed he made more money in one night than Punk could in a lifetime. McIntyre argued that this statement still holds true in 2025. Responding to Punk’s Raw tirade, McIntyre sarcastically told him to “cry more” and hinted at a future confrontation. The two have a storied rivalry, having faced off in a trilogy of matches in 2024.
McIntyre defeated Punk at SummerSlam but lost in a brutal strap match at Bash in Berlin. Their feud culminated in a Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood, where both men delivered a bloody and unforgettable performance. Though Punk emerged victorious, McIntyre’s effort was equally impressive.
Their rivalry remains one of the most intense in recent WWE history. With McIntyre’s recent comments, it seems their story is far from over. Fans can expect more fireworks if these two cross paths again.
CM Punk and Seth Rollins opened RAW with a long-lasting brawl
During the Elimination Chamber, CM Punk was betrayed by Seth Rollins, who curb-stomped him after being pinned. This allowed John Cena to take advantage of a weakened Punk. On Raw, Punk lashed out at The Rock and Cena for aligning with the TKO Board director before shifting his focus to Rollins. He took a personal jab, bringing Rollins’ wife, Becky Lynch, into the conversation and warning her to control her husband.
Rollins quickly confronted Punk, leading to a heated brawl. Security rushed in to separate them, but the two were too consumed by their hatred to stop fighting. The chaos spilled ringside, with both men refusing to back down. The intense scuffle highlighted the depth of their rivalry.
Backstage, tensions escalated further, prompting Raw GM Adam Pearce to take action. He announced a steel cage match between Punk and Rollins for next week’s Raw at Madison Square Garden. Their last one-on-one match headlined Raw’s Netflix debut, with Punk emerging victorious. Fans can expect another explosive showdown between the two.
