The ongoing feud between Seth Rollins and CM Punk has escalated, with Rollins openly expressing his disdain. In a recent ESPN interview on January 29, 2026, when asked about his least favorite WWE figure, Rollins immediately pointed to a Royal Rumble poster beside him, identifying CM Punk, the current World Heavyweight Champion.
Rollins sarcastically referenced the poster during the interview:
“Take a look here. There’s a face right next to my beautiful wife—that ugly mug. Do you recognize him? That’s the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The one holding MY title.”
Having been forced to relinquish his championship last year due to an injury, Rollins issued a blunt warning to Punk, making it clear he intends to reclaim what he considers rightfully his:
“Stay warm, punk, because when I’m back, that title is mine. That’s the guy—he’s the worst. No question.”
This statement follows closely after Punk mocked Rollins in response to a segment where Rollins refused to compliment him during an interview on Hot Ones, instead choosing to silently dodge the question and eat a spicy wing. Punk retorted, “I’m happy to say he really punched above his weight. Isn’t that great?”
The tension between the two extends beyond storylines. Last year, Rollins publicly accused Punk of betrayal and manipulation, vowing never to trust him again:
“It’s more worth hating you and punching you in the face than having you by my side skipping down the yellow brick road hand in hand.”
With both the Royal Rumble just around the corner and WrestleMania 42 scheduled for April, this bitter rivalry has only intensified, and Rollins has made it clear who he has in his sights.
Will Seth Rollins reclaim the title he never truly lost, or will CM Punk prove that he’s a formidable champion beyond a mere placeholder? Share your thoughts on who will stand tall when these two finally collide.
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Fan Take: This heated rivalry between Rollins and Punk injects a fresh dose of drama into WWE’s biggest events, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The clash between these two top-tier performers could redefine the championship scene and set a new standard for storytelling in professional wrestling.
