CM Punk opened this week's WWE Raw with a blistering promo targeting Roman Reigns, who was absent from the show. Punk mocked Reigns for his hatred, stating that being hated by losers is the price he pays for not being one of them.
The promo escalated as Punk criticized Reigns for having fake and store-bought tools compared to his own authentic contributions to the business. Referencing Reigns' recent appearance on The Tonight Show, Punk accused WWE of sending Reigns because he's safe and plastic.
Punk questioned Reigns' decision to prioritize movies and television over wrestling. He also targeted Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for his diminishing Hollywood star power and for supporting Reigns after he failed as a football player.
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Punk Calls Out Vince McMahon Era
In one of the promo's most pointed moments, Punk slammed Reigns as a "buck tooth nepo baby" who "ate dog food for a weird old man." The reference appeared to allude to past WWE storylines and Vince McMahon's creative direction.
Punk celebrated his ability to leave WWE with his dignity intact when he was being treated poorly by that same person. He claimed he can "stand on the bridge and blow it up" because he knows how to swim, emphasizing his independence and value outside WWE.
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McAfee and Emanuel Targeted
Punk shifted his attention to Pat McAfee, accusing him of writing a check he can't cash. He also criticized McAfee's agent, Ari Emanuel, for shoehorning McAfee into the wrestling business.
The promo concluded with Punk telling Emanuel to lower WWE ticket prices for families, drawing a massive reaction from the crowd.
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