CM Punk is making it clear - WWE’s post-show press conferences are as real as they get. Since his return in November 2023, Punk has been a regular presence at these media events, and he’s shutting down any speculation that they’re scripted. During a recent appearance on ESPN's Good Guy / Bad Guy podcast with Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, Punk discussed his Royal Rumble loss and the authenticity of WWE’s post-show pressers.
After being one of the final four in the 2025 Royal Rumble match, his WrestleMania dreams took a hit when Logan Paul eliminated him. However, Punk remains focused on securing a marquee spot at WrestleMania 41. Punk knows a thing or two about post-PPV press conferences. When asked whether WWE’s press conferences are scripted, he dismissed the idea entirely.
Well, I think in the press conferences, you’re just sitting out there in real-time fielding and asking and answering questions.
So yeah, it’s a shoot because there’s nobody telling you what to say. There’s no writer, you don’t got a script. Somebody asks and you answer.
For Punk, these media scrums provide an unfiltered look at WWE’s biggest stars. Unlike the scripted nature of WWE television, press conferences allow wrestlers to speak freely without a writer feeding them lines.
WrestleMania 41 Plans: A Major Shakeup?
Meanwhile, WWE’s WrestleMania 41 main event picture is evolving. Reports suggest that CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins are being considered for a high-stakes triple-threat match. This potential shakeup comes amid concerns over Reigns’ health following his unexpected Royal Rumble exit.
On the February 3 episode of WWE RAW, Michael Cole provided an update, stating that Reigns is "out of action for the foreseeable future," though he did not disclose specifics about the injury.
Reigns’ elimination at the Royal Rumble left fans puzzled, especially after backstage footage surfaced showing him looking disoriented. WWE has not commented further, fueling speculation about his condition and possible changes to WrestleMania plans.
With uncertainty surrounding Reigns and Punk’s determination to secure his spot, WWE’s road to WrestleMania is shaping up to be unpredictable.