CM Punk's Shocking Favor to Paul Heyman Ahead of Wrestlemania 41

CM Punk's Big Reveal at Wrestlemania 41

During the upcoming Wrestlemania 41, WWE's original Tribal Chief will step into the ring without his trusted advisor. CM Punk has disclosed a significant favor he owes to Paul Heyman, a revelation that has left Roman Reigns disheartened.

The April 4 episode of WWE Smackdown commenced with CM Punk receiving a warm welcome from his hometown crowd in Chicago. Punk emphasized that the real challenge starts now, as he prepares to face Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in a triple-threat match at WrestleMania 41.

Paul Heyman made an appearance, reminiscing about Punk's assistance to The OG Bloodline during the Survivor Series WarGames match, especially after Punk had considered retirement following a grueling Hell in a Cell match against Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood just a month prior. Heyman then inquired about the favor Punk owed him.

In the main event segment, Roman Reigns quickly entered the ring and addressed the Chicago audience, stating: “CM Punk wouldn’t be back here if it wasn’t for me. CM Punk wouldn’t be in the main event of WrestleMania 41 if it wasn’t for me.”

Seth Rollins joined Reigns in the ring, leading to a tense face-off before CM Punk returned to announce that he would push Roman out of his comfort zone and confront him directly. Punk further revealed that Paul Heyman would be in his corner at WrestleMania 41 instead of Roman, fulfilling the favor.

Roman was visibly shocked at the thought of Heyman not being by his side during Wrestlemania 41, but . An enraged Roman lashed out at Heyman, but Punk intervened, attacking Roman from behind. The episode concluded with Punk delivering a Go-To-Sleep finisher to Roman Reigns.

Wrestlemania 41 Match Card Overview

Wrestlemania 41 is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19 and 20. The confirmed and rumored matches for this premium live event include:

– Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena (Wrestlemania 41 Night Two Main Event)

– WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso

– WWE Women’s World Championship Match: IYO SKY (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley (TBA)

– WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

– Triple Threat Match: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins (Wrestlemania 41 Night One Main Event)

– WWE United States Championship Match: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu

– WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. TBA

– AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

– Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

– Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest (TBA)