CM Punk Unloads On Roman Reigns And Pat McAfee During Heated WWE RAW Opening Rant

CM Punk kicked off WWE RAW in Houston by completely taking over the show’s opening segment and unloading on Roman Reigns in a way that quickly set the tone for the night.

After making his way to the ring, Punk sat down in the center of it and let the crowd chant before he began speaking. He started by acknowledging Houston’s deep wrestling history, referencing names from the past and talking about how he often thinks about how legends would handle situations like the one he’s currently dealing with.

From there, Punk turned his focus directly to Roman Reigns, pointing out that Reigns wasn’t in the building. He brought up what happened between them in recent weeks, reminding everyone that Reigns had put him through the announce table with help from his cousins. Punk said he didn’t forget about that moment and made it clear he was eager to get revenge. He explained that when he showed up at Madison Square Garden without Reigns’ family around, he made sure to return the favor and put Reigns through the announce table on his own.

Punk didn’t hide his feelings about the tension between them, making it clear he welcomed Reigns’ hatred because it meant he was doing something right. He framed himself as someone who thrives on pushing back against people he believes don’t deserve their spot.

As the segment continued, Punk climbed onto the announce table and shifted the tone from storytelling to direct insults. He compared his career to Roman’s and said the difference between them comes down to how they got their opportunities. Punk described his own path as one built through hard work, frustration, and persistence, while accusing Reigns of being handed advantages and opportunities that others had to fight for.

He also mocked Reigns’ appearances outside WWE, including television spots, suggesting that Reigns gets those chances because he plays it safe, while Punk believes his unpredictability makes him more dangerous and more compelling.

The rant became even more personal when Punk started referencing Roman’s past moments in WWE and his connection to family members in the business. He framed those connections as part of why Roman reached the top, contrasting that with his own story of having to fight for everything he earned in wrestling.

Just when it seemed like Punk had said everything he needed to about Roman Reigns, he suddenly shifted his attention to Pat McAfee. Punk criticized McAfee’s involvement in WWE storylines and mocked his background as a former football player, suggesting that McAfee stepped into territory he didn’t fully understand.

Punk wrapped up his rant by tying everything back to WrestleMania, making it clear that his focus is still locked on Roman Reigns and that he wants fans behind him as he continues the fight. His message made it obvious that the feud between the two is far from over and that the tension is only growing stronger as WWE moves closer to its biggest show of the year.

This opening segment immediately energized the Houston crowd and set the stage for what looks to be another heated chapter in the rivalry between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, while also pulling Pat McAfee into the crossfire along the way.

Do you think CM Punk went too far with his comments on RAW, or was this exactly the kind of intensity this rivalry needed? Let us know what you think and drop your feedback below.