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Finn Balor Snaps After Being Denied Royal Rumble Entry

January 26, 2026Jan 26, 2026|Anutosh Bajpai

Finn Balor has snapped.

The Judgment Day star had unsuccessfully challenged CM Punk for the World Title on last week's Raw. The Straight Edge Star had shown respect to the fellow veteran after the bout.

The Monday Night show this week then featured another segment between the two where they both praised each other. Punk then told Balor to think about his legacy and ditch the Judgment Day.

The former Universal Champion later went to see Adam Pearce and declared himself for the Royal Rumble match. The Raw GM, however, told the former Bullet Club leader that the spots were filled and he could not give Balor entry into the battle royal.

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After this and a subsequent backstage confrontation with Liv Morgan, Finn Balor finally had enough. He ended up attacking CM Punk during the main event of the show, where AJ Styles was challenging the World Champion for his title.

The former NJPW star delivered three back-to-back Coup de Graces to the defending champion and ended the night standing tall over him.

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Punk is currently not booked for a match at Saturday's Royal Rumble PPV but he's unlikely to be left out the card for the Saudi Arabian show. It's possible that a rematch between Punk and Balor will be announced soon after tonight's segment.

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Finn Balor Snaps After Being Denied Royal Rumble Entry

January 26, 2026Jan 26, 2026|Anutosh Bajpai

Finn Balor has snapped.

The Judgment Day star had unsuccessfully challenged CM Punk for the World Title on last week's Raw. The Straight Edge Star had shown respect to the fellow veteran after the bout.

The Monday Night show this week then featured another segment between the two where they both praised each other. Punk then told Balor to think about his legacy and ditch the Judgment Day.

The former Universal Champion later went to see Adam Pearce and declared himself for the Royal Rumble match. The Raw GM, however, told the former Bullet Club leader that the spots were filled and he could not give Balor entry into the battle royal.

Loading tweet...

  • WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Full List of Confirmed Entrants

After this and a subsequent backstage confrontation with Liv Morgan, Finn Balor finally had enough. He ended up attacking CM Punk during the main event of the show, where AJ Styles was challenging the World Champion for his title.

The former NJPW star delivered three back-to-back Coup de Graces to the defending champion and ended the night standing tall over him.

Loading tweet...

Punk is currently not booked for a match at Saturday's Royal Rumble PPV but he's unlikely to be left out the card for the Saudi Arabian show. It's possible that a rematch between Punk and Balor will be announced soon after tonight's segment.

  • Hall of Famer Says Trick Williams Makes Him Want to Wrestle Again

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Read more wrestling news coverage including WWE news, AEW news, wrestling rumors, and upcoming events at SEScoops, your trusted source since 2004.