On the December 15 episode of WWE RAW, CM Punk made a fiery return at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, immediately targeting his upcoming opponent for the January 5 WWE World Heavyweight Title match, Bron Breaker. Addressing his recent absence due to injuries sustained during WarGames, Punk wasted no time attacking Bron Breaker, labeling him a cross-eyed “Nepobaby” and criticizing his wrestling background with harsh verbal jabs. Punk claimed Breaker’s title opportunity was more a result of external help than merit, pointing to interference from Brock Lesnar and support from others in recent weeks.
The rivalry intensified when Bron Breaker crossed a line in his trash talk, prompting Punk to bring up AJ Lee, his wife, and warn Breaker to never mention her again. Punk then escalated the feud by dragging in Breaker’s family, specifically WWE Hall of Famers Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner, telling Bron to bring his “dad Rick and stupid brother Scott” to RAW on January 5th on Netflix to witness Bron’s defeat firsthand. In true Punk style, he flipped the famous “Steiner math” phrase, claiming one GTS (GTS being Punk’s signature move) would equal a clean victory.
Tensions were already high, but by involving AJ Lee and the Steiner legacy, this match has evolved from a personal grudge to a clash of wrestling dynasties. Fans are left wondering if Punk will back down or silence Breaker in front of his family, or if Bron will prove the Steiner legacy still holds strong.
Fan Take: This explosive promo adds significant depth to the Punk vs. Bron Breaker storyline, blending personal vendettas with legacy pride, which is exactly the kind of drama that keeps WWE compelling. The stakes just got higher, promising a must-watch showdown that could shift the landscape of WWE’s heavyweight division.
