WWE 2K25 is set to launch on March 14, 2025, featuring an extensive roster of over 300 Superstars, Legends, and Hall of Famers. Players can experience new gameplay modes, including intergender matches and the immersive “The Island” mode, exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-ordering the Deadman or Bloodline Editions grants early access starting March 7, 2025.
Goldberg is preparing for his final match in 2025, prioritizing health and recovery in the process. He previously stated on ESPN’s College GameDay last year that his retirement match would take place in WWE.
The WWE Hall of Famer recently underwent stem cell treatment, a procedure he prepared for by making significant lifestyle changes. On his CarCast podcast, Goldberg revealed that he had to eliminate bad habits, such as tobacco use and poor dietary choices.
While the treatment was successful, he is currently in a three-week recovery period during which he cannot lift weights. The date and opponent for his farewell match remain unknown.
“I feel like a trillion bucks. Whether it’s from the stuff that I altered in my life prior or the stem cell treatment after a day, I feel like a million bucks, comparatively,” Goldberg shared.
“You have to be logical, but it’s like you’re a racehorse again, and you’re being held in a stall, and you can’t come out for a period of time. I have a match sometime this summer. I don’t know exactly when it is, but I know it’s coming up, and I know at 58 years old, I have to be in my underwear in front of everybody, and I hold a very high standard for myself.
I need to get to work yesterday. The long-term benefit and the benefit for me in the ring will be much more if I just calm my ass down.”
Goldberg had a confrontation with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at Bad Blood this past October. His last match took place in 2022 at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, where he faced Roman Reigns.
Liv Morgan’s return to WWE wasn’t just about getting back in the ring—it was personal. After being sidelined for six months due to an injury inflicted by Rhea Ripley, Morgan came back with a mission: to take everything from the woman who took everything from her.
“I was going to take away everything she loved because she took everything that I ever loved,” Morgan said on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast.
That mission led to the creation of the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour, a ruthless campaign that has seen Morgan align with The Judgment Day and even stake a claim to Dominik Mysterio.
Morgan’s transformation from fan-favorite underdog to a cunning, dominant force has been one of WWE’s most surprising turns in recent years. While her methods have drawn boos from some fans, she remains unapologetic.
“I felt so justified in every single fiber of my being. I knew that I was right and that I was in the right.”
Her comeback was fueled by months of frustration and reflection.
“All I ever loved was WWE, and she took six months from me—not knowing if I’d make a full recovery, if I’d come back the same, or if my career was even over.”
That realization only strengthened her resolve to dismantle Ripley’s world piece by piece. Now, with WWE Elimination Chamber on the horizon, Morgan’s focus remains locked on championship gold. As the last person to defeat Ripley, she may be the biggest threat to the Women’s World Champion yet.
WWE has ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes donning the red, white and blue, but have a Hall of Famer returning to the company to hoist up ‘Ol’ Glory,’ tough guy! I can report exclusively for SEScoops that ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan has put pen to paper in signing a new Legends deal with WWE. Duggan has not been under a legends deal for several years so him signing a new contract opens him up for the obvious possibilities that come with it.
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan
Duggan became a household name for WWE in the company’s ‘Golden Era’ and was ultimately inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 2011. On an upcoming episode of ‘The Hacksaw Hour’ Duggan expressed his excitement for being on WWE games and apart of the their Mattel action figure line.
One man who will be excited to hear the news of Jim Duggan rejoining WWE is actor Matthew McConaughey. The Hollywood megastar has previously expressed that his favorite wrestler of all time is Hacksaw and McConaughey was at ringside recently for SmackDown at the behest of Kevin Owens.
WWE has kept busy in signing legacy talent under legends contracts. Most recently, the company finally got Demolition under deals which nearly felt impossible as the tag team was in a previous lawsuit dispute with the company. However, Demolition Ax (Bill Eadie) and Demolition Smash (Barry Darsow) are now back with the company and their odds of finally getting inducted into the WWE went up exponentially.
During a recent appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, the multi-time Women’s world champion explained how her years in WWE have made her early transition to acting surprisingly smooth.
“When I got on set, it felt like I was doing a WWE backstage,” Morgan shared. “It dawned on me how much practice we get in WWE.”
Morgan, who played herself in Chucky and met Uma Thurman while filming The Kill Room, credits WWE for preparing her for the acting world.
“We only get one take in WWE, so we have to be on point,” she explained.
For now, Morgan’s sights are set on capturing more WWE gold. This coming Monday on Raw, she and Raquel Rodriguez will challenge Bianca Belair and Naomi in hopes of recapturing the WWE Women’s tag team championship.
For years, Brian James believed he and CM Punk had a deep-seated rivalry—until Punk’s recent WWE return changed everything. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, James revealed the unexpected moment that made him realize the supposed feud was all in his head.
“For 10 years, I thought we hated each other. Turns out, he hadn’t thought a damn thing about me!” James laughed.
The tension stemmed from James’ perception of past backstage clashes, particularly during Punk’s early WWE run. However, when the two reunited, Punk greeted him with a hug, immediately breaking the ice.
James admitted that the moment taught him a valuable lesson about letting go of grudges and overthinking past conflicts. He even praised Punk’s new attitude, saying,
“He’s a different dude today. I told him, ‘Hey man, I really appreciate your attitude,’ and he said, ‘That’s the first time anybody’s ever said that to me.’”
The revelation highlights how wrestling’s backstage politics can sometimes be more about perception than reality. Now, James sees Punk as a valuable part of WWE’s locker room, proving that time can change even the most stubborn perspectives.
These remarks from Road Dogg echo what we’ve heard about CM Punk from several people who have worked closely with him, most recently The Undertaker:
WWE Hall of Famer Brian James is opening up about his backstage role with WWE. Admit reports that he just returned to SmackDown as a co-lead writer along with John Swikata, the former DX member addressed his job during a recent conversation on Insight with Chris Van Vliet.
“Honestly, dude, I’m a creative consultant, and that goes across the board when it comes to wrestling.
I don’t think I could be a creative consultant for IBM, but I can do it for WWE,” he joked.
James was previously SmackDown’s head writer, overseeing some of the brand’s most memorable moments. While WWE has scaled back its domestic live events, he remains in charge of creative direction for house shows and continues to work closely with Triple H and WWE’s writing team. He reportedly just
One of his favorite aspects of the job is crafting superstar entrances, working with production to make each performer stand out.
“Me and Hunter love to create together. We look at new talent and say, ‘What can we do with that entrance? What lights? What smoke?’”
James also praised WWE’s new era of creative freedom, describing it as a major improvement over past regimes.
“The old regime sometimes stifled creativity. Now, nobody gets shut down—it’s a free-flowing environment.”
With WWE continuing to evolve, James remains a key figure in shaping its future, proving that his contributions extend far beyond his in-ring career.
Brian James, better known as Road Dogg, has opened up about his battle with addiction and how sobriety saved his life. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the WWE Hall of Famer reflected on his darkest moments and the journey that led him to recovery.
“I was on a vicious cycle—wake up and do drugs, wake up and do drugs. I didn’t want to live like that anymore,” James admitted. “I wanted to die, but I was scared my kids would find me that way. Sobriety saved my life.”
James has now been sober for 15 years, but getting to this point wasn’t easy. He revealed that at one stage, he contemplated taking his own life, feeling trapped in a cycle he couldn’t escape. His turning point came when his brother confronted him after a show, leading James to seek help through WWE’s rehab program.
Looking back, James recognizes how much time he wasted on self-destructive habits.
“One of my biggest fears today is not being self-aware. I wasted so much time trying to die, and now I just want to live.”
Today, James is a key figure behind the scenes in WWE, helping shape the next generation of talent. His story serves as an inspiring reminder that change is possible, even in the darkest moments.
In a surprising revelation, former WWE SmackDown head writer Brian James admitted that he initially pushed for Big E to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35 instead of Kofi Kingston. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, James reflected on the decision and why he’s glad he was proven wrong.
“I was wrong. I didn’t realize how deep Kofi’s connection was with the fans. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong,” James confessed.
At the time, James believed Big E was the best choice to be WWE’s next major star. However, a member of his writing team convinced him otherwise, pointing out the emotional investment fans had in Kingston’s journey. The moment culminated in one of the most celebrated victories in WWE history, with Kingston defeating Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship.
While James initially questioned the decision, he now recognizes that it was the right move.
“Kofi won the title at WrestleMania, and nobody can ever take that away.”
Big E would go on to have his own championship moment years later, proving that both men were destined for greatness.
Brian James has seen WWE’s creative process from all angles, and under Triple H’s leadership, he says it has reached new heights. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, James compared the current WWE regime to the past and praised Triple H’s vision for the future.
“The New regime is like Google—we’ve got ping pong tables in the production meeting room! Creativity flows, and no one gets shut down,” James joked, highlighting the new environment.
James noted that under previous leadership, creative ideas were often stifled, making it harder to innovate. However, Triple H has created an atmosphere where all ideas are considered, leading to a more engaging product for fans.
Beyond creative freedom, James credited Triple H’s ability to think both short-term and long-term.
“He has such a vision—right now and five years from now at the same time. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
With WWE’s storytelling at an all-time high and its production value continually evolving, James believes the company is in the best hands possible.
“He’s taken this industry into a stratosphere that wasn’t even thought about.”
AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita and Taya Valkyrie are set to make their debut in CMLL as they have been announced for future CMLL events at Arena Mexico.
CMLL recently dropped video clip on social media on Wednesday night and announced that Konosuke Takeshita is scheduled for future appearance at an Arena Mexico show. CMLL’s weekly show takes place every Friday night in the iconic arena. However, the promotion didn’t reveal any dates for the Japanese star’s debut.
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Próximamente… El súper estrella de AEW, NJPW y DDT, Konosuke Takeshita llegará a la Arena México…. pic.twitter.com/W2WQFV9AjQ
On the other hand, Taya Valkyrie will also be making an appearance for CMLL for the first time soon. In another video clip on social media, Taya Valkyrie, who is a former AAA regular, announced that she will make her CMLL debut on the Friday, March 7th show. She will be going up against Lady Frost in a World Women’s Tag Team title qualifying match.
Valkyrie is replacing Red Velvet in the match after the latter announced that she was unable to compete due to injury.
#CMLLInforma || ¡La Wera Loca en el CMLL! Taya Valkyrie será quien sustituya a la lesionada Red Velvet para hacer pareja con Lady Frost el próximo Viernes 7 de Marzo en la Arena México.
‘The Alpha’ will be putting his AEW International Championship on the line against Orange Cassidy on February 26 edition of AEW Dynamite. The winner of that match will defend the title against Kenny Omega at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 9th.
The AEW International title picture has gotten interesting. On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Orange Cassidy defeated The Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong in an International Championship Series Match to earn a shot at Konosuke Takeshita’s title next week. The series was announced over the weekend as Kenny Omega challenged Takeshita to a match at AEW Revolution. Next week’s outcome of the title match will determine which superstar Omega is going to face.
Is Liv Morgan responsible for the vicious attack that put Jade Cargill out of action for months? If you ask her directly, you won’t get a clear answer.
“In the history of Liv Morgan, there’s not been one time when I didn’t scream and brag about whatever I had just done,” Morgan teased on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast.
She backed up her position by asking, how much has she bragged about stealing Daddy Dom and retiring Becky Lynch? A lot.
Her response has only fueled speculation. While WWE cameras didn’t catch the culprit, Cargill was blindsided, leading to a brutal beatdown of Morgan on Raw.
“I think that that beat down was highly, highly unwarranted, but I was there she was there and that’s all you get.”
If Morgan wasn’t responsible, she certainly paid the price for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Naomi and Bianca Belair are shown footage indicating Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were responsible for Jade Cargill’s attack
The potential rivalry between the two could set up a major WrestleMania showdown. Morgan has already shown she isn’t afraid to take what she wants—could Cargill be her next target?
Morgan and Rodriguez challenge Belair and Naomi for the WWE Women’s tag team championship this coming Monday on Raw.
At Monopoly Events’ For The Love of Wrestling, Raj Dhesi spoke about his WWE run as Jinder Mahal and how his role in 3MB led to his unlikely WWE Championship victory. Dhesi shared that when he first heard about Heath Slater getting a band, he speculated who’d be cast. While he saw names like Johnny ‘Fandango’ Curtis and Jon Moxley as potential band members, the idea was not for him.
“I jokingly said watch all be in the band complete joke and lo and behold I found out that I was going to be a member of the band.”
Dhesi was distraught at the idea of being part of the comedy group, equating the idea to “career s*icide.” After this initial shock, however, Dhesi decided to embrace the role, for better and worse.
“You just have to embrace it and we actually embraced it too much where we thought we were legit rock stars which led to the downfall.”
The downfall in question saw Dhesi released in 2014, a setback that forced the wrestler to re-evaluate his life. After focusing himself on getting in better shape, Dhesi was rehired in 2016 and became WWE Champion the following year.
“Without 3MB, there would be no Maharaja, there would be no WWE Champion.”
Dhesi’s story highlights the importance of wrestlers embracing what they are given as even the most unlikely characters can rise up to become World Champion. With all three members of the band seeing success after the group’s split, Dhesi’s unlikely journey to the WWE Champion is a story that should inspire wrestlers on all rungs of the proverbial ladder.
Jacob Fatu has caught the attention of many since his arrival in WWE in 2024, and John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield would love the chance to work with him. Speaking to Monopoly Events at For The Love of Wrestling 2025, the WWE Hall of Famer shared his amazement at Fatu’s work.
“Jacob Fatu to me is, just that kid is, a kid, I’m almost 60 so everybody’s a kid to me. [Fatu] is unbelievable. He’s unreal, how good he is. I’d love to work with Jacob Fatu.”
Fatu isn’t the only member of the extended Bloodline that has caught the eye of the former WWE Champion. In the interview, JBL also praised the rise of Jey Uso and shared that he hopes Jey becomes World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 41. JBL has “loved him and his brother since they came in” and will no-doubt be YEETing along with countless others should Jey dethrone GUNTHER this April.
As for Fatu, his WrestleMania debut could see a showdown with Solo Sikoa in a match that could prove to be another pivotal turning point for the Bloodline. Time will tell whether JBL ever gets to work with Fatu, but with such a bright future, anything seems possible for the Samoan Werewolf.
WWE Hall of Famer Jacqueline is ready to get back in the ring one more time and has set her sights on WWE’s ‘Queen’ Charlotte Flair. Appearing at Monopoly Events’ For The Love of Wrestling, Jacqueline made her case to WWE’s most decorated female Superstar of all time.
“Charlotte, please give me my retirement match! Please give me my [retirement match.] Please bring it! I’m begging you, I’m begging you!”
Jacqueline, a former WWE Women’s and Cruiserweight Champion, last competed as part of the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble in 2018. The 21st entry in the match, Jacqueline lasted 1:52 and scored no eliminations before being eliminated by Nia Jax.
As for Flair, her return from a career-threatening injury has seen her once again thrust into the main event, a source of contention among fans believing she has hogged the spotlight. After becoming the first-ever two-time Women’s Royal Rumble winner, Flair, a 14-time Women’s Champion, will challenge reigning Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41.
Whether Jacqueline gets her retirement match with Flair or not, the WWE Hall of Famer forged a legacy in wrestling as a trailblazer, including being the first African American woman to win gold in WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Jacqueline, and whether a showdown with Flair is in her future.
TNA Wrestling World Champion Joe Hendry has made progress in his fight against unauthorized merchandise, revealing that TeePublic has removed nearly 90 counterfeit designs using his likeness.
In an update on X, Hendry shared that the platform acknowledged the infringement, removed 89 designs, and initiated discussions to better protect his intellectual property moving forward. “I will update on discussions,” Hendry added, thanking fans for their support and promising new official merch options soon.
This follows Hendry’s previous warning to TeePublic, where he threatened legal action if they did not remove bootleg designs from their site. His firm stance underscores a broader issue in pro wrestling, where independent and signed wrestlers alike rely on merch sales as a key income source.
Hendry’s success in getting TeePublic to act could set a precedent for other wrestlers facing similar challenges. While some bootleg designs remain, Hendry’s efforts signal a step toward greater protection of wrestlers’ intellectual property in the digital age. Fans can expect further updates as Hendry continues to push for change.
After suffering a broken neck in 2022, Big E has remained a part of WWE’s product by serving as a correspondent on pre-shows and post-shows for Premium Live Events. Speaking to Kevin Iole, the former WWE Champion was able to focus on the positive side of things despite his injury.
“The cool thing now for me in this role is I do the pre-shows and post shows for all the PLEs… I get to be a fan again. I get to cover the card and I have a lot of fun with that. So I really enjoy it.”
Like many fans as well as those in WWE, Big E is looking ahead to WrestleMania 41, set to take place this April in Las Vegas. Big E shared that he’s “really excited” about the upcoming two-night mega-show, and discussed The Rock’s potential involvement.
“The Rock was heavily involved last year at WrestleMania. We’ll see if he’s involved at all [this year.]”
Rock or no Rock, WrestleMania 41 is shaping up to be another huge event with two title matches confirmed, and two more set to be finalized at Elimination Chamber on March 1 (which will also mark Big E’s 39th birthday.) Whatever comes this April, Big E will have a blast covering the event, both as a member of WWE’s on-screen team, and also as a diehard fan of pro wrestling.
The Egyptian government has barred Logan Paul from visiting the country.
YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast recently published a video exploring the great pyramids of Giza in collaboration with the Egypt Film Commission.
Talking about the video in his latest vlog, the ever-controversial WWE star revealed that he had actually requested to be a part of this trip. The Egyptian government however, made it clear that he was not welcomed in the country:
“Mr. Beast just uploaded a new video exploring the pyramids or something. And I love the pyramids. So I was like ‘Jimmy, can I come?’ And he was like ‘For sure dude.’ Then a week later he called me and was like ‘Dude, unfortunately, the Egyptian government said that you can’t come, otherwise we can’t come.’
And I was like ‘Wait what? I know I pissed people off at the Egyptian government, I’ve never even been to Egypt, why can’t I come to the pyramid Jimmy?’ He said ‘I don’t know the government specifically said you are the only person that cannot come on this trip.'”
Logan Paul was previously involved in a controversy relating to his trip to Japan. He received wide criticism for uploading footage of a corpse of a suicide victim on his YouTube channel.
In an interview with Dominik Mysterio last year, Paul had claimed that he was not officially banned by the Japanese government but he wanted to be invited back if he ever were to visit the country again.
Mercedes Moné retained her AEW TBS Title at Grand Slam: Australia against Harley Cameron and now the CEO has her next challenger lined up. During Wednesday’s Dynamite, Moné was being interviewed by Renee Paquette when a video aired featuring Stardom star Momo Watanabe issuing a challenge for the TBS Championship at next month’s Revolution pay-per-view in Los Angeles, California.
Watanabe was in attendance at Grand Slam: Australia and was shown at ringside during Moné’s successful title defense. After the CEO’s victory in Brisbane, Moné gloated in front of Watanabe, teasing a future showdown. On Dynamite, Moné wasn’t pleased with the surprise challenge, stating that if Watanabe wants an answer, she needs to show up on Dynamite.
If the match takes place, it won’t be the first time these two have faced off. Last August at Capital Collision, Moné successfully defended her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship against Watanabe. Mone still holds the title as one of the many championships in her possession.
AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.
Latest AEW Revolution 2025 Card
AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd returns to All Elite Wrestling this Saturday on AEW Collision.
His first appearance in in June 2024 was as a spectator on the June 26, 2024 episode of Dynamite, followed by a match on Rampage where he teamed with Roderick Strong to defeat The Infantry.
Gabe Kidd was most recently seen in action at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, 2025, where he lost to Kenny Omega. He also recently re-signed with NJPW in March 2024, making him primarily contracted to the Japanese promotion.
The upcoming episode of AEW Collision already has announced matches including:
Daniel Garcia defending the TNT Championship Mark Briscoe
The stage is set for a showdown at AEW Revolution as a heated rivalry reignites between former AEW World Champions MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page.
The seeds of this confrontation were planted on the February 19th edition of Dynamite, which opened with a fiery war of words between the two competitors. The exchange quickly escalated, with both men taking personal shots at each other’s character and motivations. Page declared himself “real” while dismissing MJF as inauthentic, leading to a physical altercation. Later in the show, AEW made it official: MJF and Page will clash at AEW Revolution.
This match carries significant weight, as it marks the first time these two have faced each other in a one-on-one contest since 2019.
AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.
Updated AEW Revolution 2025 Card
AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
Bryan Danielson, former AEW World Champion, is backstage at tonight’s Dynamite event in Phoenix, Arizona, according to PWInsider.
Danielson was last seen on AEW television during the October 8, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he teamed with Wheeler Yuta against Claudio Castagnoli and Pac.
His final match as a full-time competitor took place four days later at the WrestleDream pay-per-view on October 12, 2024, where he lost the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley.
While Danielson hasn’t appeared on AEW television since then, he did make an appearance at the All In: Texas ticket on-sale rally on December 9, 2024.
Penta recently appeared on Celtic Warrior Workouts with Sheamus, where he disclosed that he has been wrestling with a “broken bicep” for the past three years.
During a workout session featuring bicep curls, Sheamus asked if the injury was a tear, to which Penta confirmed, “Yeah,” adding that it remains torn.
He revealed that the injury occurred when another wrestler kicked him, breaking his bicep. Despite never undergoing surgery, Penta stated he is still able to train and compete.
Despite the injury, Penta has remained active in the ring and recently competed on WWE Raw against Pete Dunne. Notably, he remains undefeated in singles competition within WWE.
Check out Penta’s “arm blast” workout with Sheamus for a unique look at the dangerous luchador outside the ring:
If you think there’s some audible pops behind Penta’s chops, there’s a unique reason why and Sheamus sees it first hand, fella.
Penta and Pete Dunne went toe-to-toe on WWE Raw this past Monday and both stars used their unorthodox styles against one another in what became a highlight match of the evening. Penta, however, proved that he would continue to be hard to stop when he ultimately gained the victory against ‘The Brusierweight,’ but not before Ludwig Kaiser showed his face.
Penta actually showed his face on the latest “Celtic Warrior Workouts” with Sheamus. A partial reason that Penta gets such a reaction is his ability to lay in on the chops. While his striking may be nowhere near that devastation that Gunther possesses, the luchador told and showed Sheamus the extremely unique way that he gets himself ready to for such a strike fest in the ring. When he can, Penta plays handball for a full one hour before a workout and gave his reasoning as to why such an unexpected routine helps.
“You become faster, more dynamic, you know?”
Penta ended up whooping Sheamus in a game of handball 10 to 3 during the video, but also Sheamus gets made aware that Penta only has half a bicep in his left arm. However, Penta manages to make the adjustments and does an “arm blast” workout that becomes the feature focus for the episode. Penta shows Sheamus the several workouts he does to help not just his biceps but his triceps as well.
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins hasn’t grown tired talking trash about his old pal, CM Punk. During an appearance on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Rollins took a sharp jab at his longtime rival, casting doubt on whether Punk can stay healthy enough to make it to WrestleMania 41.
“CM Punk’s gotta make it to WrestleMania this year. Last year, he didn’t. Last year, he didn’t make it to WrestleMania. Fragile Phil got hurt.”
The animosity between Rollins and Punk has been brewing for years, with Rollins previously calling Punk a “cancer” to the locker room.
With rumors swirling about a potential Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41 featuring Rollins, Punk, and Roman Reigns, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion made it clear who the real workhorse is.
“I am healthy and prime. I am there every single week. I’m the only 100% guarantee of the three of us for WrestleMania.”
With Punk sidelined since January due to a torn triceps, his WrestleMania status remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Rollins is gearing up for Elimination Chamber, a match he admits is brutal but one he’s prepared to endure.
Whether or not Punk makes it to the grandest stage of them all, Rollins has already set the tone—there’s no love lost between these two, and if they do meet at WrestleMania, it’s going to get personal.
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk was arguably one of WWE’s hottest feuds of 2024, but due to injuries, the two didn’t get a chance to settle their score in the ring until January 6, 2025 on the WWE Raw Netflix premiere.
The long-awaited showdown, emanating from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, lived up to its immense hype, featuring a brutal display of one-upmanship as both superstars appropriated each other’s finishing moves – Rollins attempting Punk’s GTS while Punk mockingly delivered Rollins’ signature Stomp.
After the action spilled into the crowd and saw Rollins execute two devastating Pedigrees, including one through the announce table, it was ultimately CM Punk who emerged victorious, sealing his first Raw victory in over 4,000 days with back-to-back GTS finishers.
The bout marked only their second-ever singles encounter, with their previous match taking place over a decade earlier in December 2013, making this high-stakes Netflix premiere even more historic.
