Felix Upton on January 29, 2026
The war of words between Seth Rollins and CM Punk just hit another level—and this time, Rollins didn’t hold anything back.
In a new January 29, 2026 interview with ESPN, Rollins was asked to name the one person in WWE he hates the most. Without hesitation, he pointed to the Royal Rumble poster next to him and called out the current World Heavyweight Champion—CM Punk.
“Let’s look at this. I believe there’s a face that sticks out, and it’s right next to my beautiful wife. It’s this ugly mug right here. You see this guy? The current World Heavyweight Champion of WWE. The guy who’s holding on to my title.”
Rollins, who was forced to vacate the World Title last year due to an injury, sent a direct warning to the Second City Saint, making it clear he’s determined to reclaim the title.
“Keep it warm, Punk, because when I come back, it’s mine. That’s the guy. He’s the worst. Okay—he is the worst.”
This comment comes just days after Punk mocked Rollins during his Hot Ones appearance, reacting to a clip where Rollins refused to say anything nice about him. Instead of complimenting Punk, Seth bit into a hot wing—dodging the prompt without a word. Punk fired back: “I would gleefully say he really punched above his weight. That’s nice, right?”
The real-life tension between Rollins and Punk goes beyond TV. Last year, Rollins publicly accused Punk of betrayal and manipulation, saying he’d never trust him again.
"It’s more valuable to hate you and to punch you in the face than it is to have you on my side and us holding hands and skipping down the yellow brick road."
With the Royal Rumble just days away and WrestleMania 42 taking place in April, this grudge feels far from over—and Rollins just made sure everyone knows who his target is.
Will Seth Rollins reclaim the title he never lost? Or will CM Punk prove he’s more than just a placeholder? Let us know what you think—and who walks out champion when they finally collide.
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