WWE is wasting no time building momentum toward WrestleMania 42, and Adam Pearce just made it clear that the March 2 episode of RAW will feature some of the biggest names in the company under one roof.
On March 1, 2026, WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce took to social media to announce several major developments for the upcoming show in Indianapolis, including the return of Roman Reigns and an appearance by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Pearce teased the situation by acknowledging both men will be present just weeks before their scheduled WrestleMania 42 championship clash.
Pearce delivered the announcement directly, confirming multiple major segments and appearances for the show.
Roman Reigns’ return comes at a critical time. He is currently set to challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Punk secured his spot after defeating Finn Balor at Royal Rumble, and now the two rivals will be in the same building as tensions continue to rise on the road to WrestleMania.
In addition to the WrestleMania headliners appearing, two major championship matches and several key appearances have been confirmed as WWE continues to shape its biggest storylines of the year.
With Roman Reigns and CM Punk now confirmed for the same show just weeks before WrestleMania 42, the possibility of a major confrontation is looming large. Ringside News will have full live coverage of WWE RAW, including results, breaking updates, and fallout from all the major developments.
What do you think will happen when Roman Reigns and CM Punk appear on the same RAW before WrestleMania 42—will WWE pull the trigger on a physical confrontation, or save it for the big stage? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.