Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk At Mania: WHO WINS?

[@mattdayphoto]

Just commenting to say I notice and dig the production changes here on the channel lately. Hope 2025 is a good one for you and your fam, Steve!

[@static_gmedina]

Steve mentions alabama slam finisher and gets interrupted by an Alabama hopefully not slamming the door.

[@klown13420]

If that was Alabama at the end damn i got old thanks

[@marcussmith6507]

Yea bro we old as dirt life comes fast and it’s over

[@alexanderball6326]

".... He stuck him on a bus!" Omg I'm dead 😂😂😂😂😂

[@codymiles1152]

Love the new presentation boss.

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

Idc who wins or who they face but Roman should NOT be in the main event of night 2 unless they somehow manage to rematch him and Cody #3. It's time for Cody and other people to get that spot

[@aksharpatel2803]

Nope

[@StrangeWill97]

Nah I want Punk vs Cody lol

[@KTF0]

Would love that. The promos would be solid and you'd probably just need one Smackdown ep to hype that up 😂 That's how easy it is to book.

[@ultraexcalibur1728]

Want =/= Will

[@Kratosx23]

You and me both.

[@gamingarachnid3367]

And cena vs Gunther

[@nolankuffner3573]

​@@gamingarachnid3367 Gunther vs Drew in the world title scene should happen at some point, I think Mania would be a good bet. Cena probably won't have a title match that soon. I'd bet $100 (with someone in real life) that Cena's title match happens at SummerSlam or Survivor Series for the increased drama.

[@ottoe517]

First show i ever went to was an NWA show that had a cagematch between the Four Horsemen and the Legion of Doom and the Super Powers.

[@StephenGibson829]

I think Punk would be fine loosing the match to Roman, for 1 reason. Punk has never said he wants to win the main event, he's only ever wanted to be in it at Mania. And Punk is a guy who is so big and will always draw, he can loose and be fine.

[@Kratosx23]

Punk should beat Roman, but you know there's no chance in hell that Roman loses. Unfortunately.

[@Ellthom]

HOLY SHIT, STEVE HAS A TRAMPOLINE! Party at Steves house.

[@alanpressstart]

Anytime I see yellow cake like the end of this video, I always think of the Dave Chappelle skit. 😂

[@QTooReal]

DONT DROP THAT SHIT 😂

[@bighand1530]

I’ll take your word for it.

[@tomsauced1076]

I like the idea of Punk getting the main event spot without earning it, so that his story becomes learning that having the thing isn’t the same as earning the thing

[@kadenjcactus9685]

Thanks for the answer steve! That makes total sense. I'm hoping to see some more of that urgency heading into mania. Sounds like I need to check out more attitude era stuff next!

[@zorro_35]

Awww the lemon cake ending was sweet.

[@TheworldaccordingtoJake]

“You’re a loaf” - MfnSteveHere, 2025

[@fanciestofcats7111]

Getting loosey goosey with Wrestle Juicy

[@Myridiox]

It makes so much more sense for it to be Drew v Roman at mania considering what Drew's been doing for the past few weeks, really don't want him to be lost in the shuffle amongst all these other storylines

[@mrwrestlingjr9820]

RUN IN! HIT HIM WITH A CHAIR! I mean uhhh that was unexpected 😂

[@centocerez]

If they go as the rumors say - Roman vs Punk (c) - Cody (c) vs Cena Roman wins and Cody retains

[@James-n2b5o]

I was at The Mall of America when Lex Luger & his puffy shirt made their debut!!

[@WrestleJuice]

PASTAMANIA BROTHER

[@MysPOPtify]

That was Bama now?!? Wow how time flies huh

[@AdrianSantiMitchell]

Steve vs Larson in Ladder Wars ohhh mannnn

[@BMitc13476]

Looking at both of them. Neither has lost all that much. Yes Punk did lose his match at Summerslam against Drew but then he beat Drew twice and then Seth Rollins. Roman hasnt been pinned that much at all in a 1 on 1 match. Last time was when he dropped the title to Cody last year but I think between the 2 i see Roman going over if this is the match. I hope not because i want Roman vs Rock but if this does happen. WWE have given Punk some wins but i dont see him beating the top guy in Roman Reigns. Is there even enough time to really develop a good story between the 2 other than their connection through paul heyman and whatever wish Heyman owes Punk because apparently Paul Heyman is a genie now who can grant wishes

[@MikeWilsonBarrett]

CM Punk isn't facing Reigns at Mania. He is facing Seth for WHC.

[@ericsmusic5927]

What? Gunther is the WHC champion and he isn't dropping that title before Mania

[@Numbchicken]

it should be Punk, with Heymans help, aligning Punk and Heyman and kick starting the redemption arc for Roman after losing his wise-man

[@harshadmahajan8765]

16:15 exactly how it is for me😅

[@JustJay1234-ht3bx]

Despite reports, I still think it’s Rock vs Roman.

[@Wsfletcher]

Bama special guest appearance.

[@ghost-type]

She's gotten so big!

[@crunchytaco4472]

The only problem is and I’m a huge punk fan but how do they get to Roman and punk for a belt?

[@kooljoe35]

Punk is a washed up weirdo!! he has no business being in the ring with Roman reigns. Let alone winning.!!!

[@SlyRatchet4]

So do we find out next video whether the Lemon Bread was good? 😂

[@cdtnplyr]

I want Punk vs Rock for the build

[@Sizzlinpapaya1014]

What’s one thing though, the “ who main events mania “ question always has one part of the answer given… roman reigns. He’s on an entirely different level. It’s just assumed he is in the main event.

[@ivorbellic]

Superman punch, spear. 1.2...OMG, Heyman pulls the ref out of the ring. Roman stares down at Heyman asking what he is doing. If Ya Smell What the Rock is cooking. Stare down between the two, Punk hits the GTS, Roman stumbles off the ropes towards Rocky. Rock Bottom, Peoples Elbow, Punk off the top with an elbow. Heyman throws the ref back in, 1.2.3.

[@NatoshaWalden]

One ☝🏾 MAJOR flaw, Heyman is not capable of believably pulling a ref out the ring, MUCH LESS throwing one back in the ring, he has the athleticism of a wet blanket

[@Glitch_in_the_Matrix]

Punk doesn't need to Win. WWE doesn't have a future with Punk

[@Fieryxjoe]

Cornette got in trouble with his audience because him and his co-host were shocked that Stratton winning the title made the crowd explode and they had no idea she was popular because they fast forward through any womans segment that doesn't have Ripley in it.

[@DB3XVI]

"Got in trouble"?

[@Fieryxjoe]

@@DB3XVI as in even his most loyal fans were roasting him for it, he isn't getting cancelled just clowned on for having no idea people liked her. There did seem to be some people legitimately upset he had been skipping every time she was on his TV until now.

[@DB3XVI]

@@Fieryxjoe Ahh, ok. Thanks for clarifying.

[@animonk1001]

Punk should win. Roman has had his wrestlemania moments I feel like it would feel unfulfilling if he main events just to lose it.

[@blablablaa14]

Whoever Roman faces this year he should win. I know it seems like Roman always wins, but he is also the main character of this company right now. He doesn't have to win a title at Mania, but he can't lose two years in a row either. That seems like too much for a character as rightfully protected as Roman. This isn't AEW. The biggest stars are going to win all the time to keep building them as they are the biggest stars

[@ultraexcalibur1728]

"He can't lose two years in a row" *cough cough* Seth Rollins *cough cough* Brock Lesnar *cough cough*

[@Kratosx23]

If Roman can't lose two Mania matches in a row, then he ain't the guy. Cena lost 2 in a row and he was fine.

[@alexsagert7609]

And he's been pinned by Solo clean.

[@AAron-du7br]

@@Kratosx23i mean both were to the rock basically

[@Joshualee4658]

And to be fair Cornette hates omega so that’s not a fair reference

[@shanewareham8003]

Roman would easily dispatch of Punk, as he should.

[@thatblindtekkenwarrior1177]

John Cena wins the Royal rumble and declares himself against Cody Rhodes. Paul Hayman pull some strings, and gets the elimination chamber match change to a world championship defence. Roman Reigns wins the elimination chamber and wins the title from Gunther. CM punk comes out at the end of the match and remains Paul Hayman that he still has a favour The match is Roman Reigns versus CM punk for the raw title/Netflix title night two of wrestlemania.

[@aditya_0515]

Next pls do Cody vs Cena or Cody vs Rock

[@richgames2377]

Wouldn't it make more sense to get the title off Gunther and put it on Rollins the have punk vs Rollins for the title in a main event and have Roman take on McIntyre?

[@MERCERENiTY]

Well... If Roman faces CM Punk at WrestleMania (main event likely), Roman is going over. And, even if we somehow get Roman versus The Rock at WrestleMania, Roman is going over..... I'm sort of kind of, more interested in a Roman reigns WrestleMania match-up, where someone goes over Roman. It seems that Roman is just about at that point in his career, where a big win over him could push somebody's career lightning forward.

[@WrestleJuice]

Ok but who realistically?

[@pepewr]

@@WrestleJuicedrew

[@WrestleJuice]

@ ah; yeah he’d actually be my first choice as well. He should have a huge year.

[@MERCERENiTY]

@@pepewr ahhh, yes. I didn't think about Drew, he would definitely work.

[@MERCERENiTY]

@@WrestleJuice huge huge ✨

[@MahkyVmedia1]

Don't understand why Roman is so over, he sucks, a Superman punch and a spear.... WOW

[@NatoshaWalden]

Wrestling moves are THE LEAST important aspect of being a mega star, most of the most celebrated wrestlers in History have the most basic repetitive move sets, Hogan, Cena, Goldberg, Austin, Warrior, and Roman is at the top of that list when it comes to the best looking in ring move set by a mile…it’s about charisma, having a presence, having a look, and being able to draw emotional attachments whether good or bad, all those qualities are far more rare and important than a move set, remember that Stone Cold is a beloved respected GOAT HOF and literally all he did was punch and kick the entire match, throw in an occasional suplex, till it’s time for a stunner that somehow Jesus Christ himself couldn’t kick out of, when in reality that move couldn’t get a 2 count on my 8 year old daughter

[@NatoshaWalden]

Plus his punches look great while also looking devastating, his Superman Punch has NEVER been used by any other popular wrestler, his spear starts with crowd participation, he has the drive by, which is also exclusive to Roman reigns, and on top of all that Roman has won tons of matches with a Kimora armbar submission, and none of those mega stars that I previously named had ANY real submissions in their move set

[@MahkyVmedia1]

@@NatoshaWalden okay, you're a fan of his, I don't agree with you, I think he's way too over rated

[@bighand1530]

Along with constantly relying on the Usos.

[@sirdwest]

How is Roman getting his title back not a story

[@puertoriconnect4611]

We all know Punk has to make Roman look strong so no chance he beats Roman.

[@drexeldragon1723]

Not really a fan of Seth being relegated to a stepping stone for guys to go through before facing Roman. Seth vs Punk absolutely should not be a one and done. You're telling me WWE milked Liv vs Rhea for 9 months but we're only getting Punk vs Seth once ON RAW no less? Idk that it was the Netflix debut. It was still Raw. Seth should go nuts and screw Punk at the Rumble setting up more between them.

[@bighand1530]

I’m more interested in Seth Rollins vs CM Punk than with Rhea Ripley vs Liv. And this is coming from someone who likes Rhea Ripley.

[@drexeldragon1723]

@bighand1530 that's what I'm saying. They promoted Seth vs Punk like it was a massive deal so why not drag it out further? They've been dragging out feuds all over the roster for too long but one that should be dragged out is just going to stop? I hope not.

[@bighand1530]

@@drexeldragon1723 Tell me about it.

[@AAron-du7br]

What makes you think their feud was over after that match? Looks like they’re clearly not finished at least imo

[@AAron-du7br]

⁠@@bighand1530thats like saying youre more interested in Lamborghinis than honda civics

[@RomaroBrandon]

Aleister Black doesn't need to go to NXT but he should go to NXT because of what happened to Karrion Kross when he returned in 2022. Remember? He appeared on SmackDown, looked at Roman Reigns and to this day that's the closest he's been to the WWE Championship outside of losing to former WWE Champions Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley. Seriously if you put Aleister Black on the main roster he will most likely feud with Wyatt Family 6 which isn't smart because neither of them need to lose right now and the same goes with Aleister Black feuding with Karrion Kross, which is also the most logical option. But then again Shawn Spears is in NXT not doing anything while Dijak went back to NXT and became a 50/50 wrestler before getting released so maybe Aleister Black shouldn't go to NXT. Before if he goes back to the main roster he won't be wrestling at the 2026 Royal Rumble because that's in Saudi Arabia and he has a controversial tattoo on his back.

[@truboss9470]

If it were up to me, I would put the WHC on Roman. That title feels like a complete after thought. Have Punk beat Gunther at the Rumble, then Reigns wins it at Mania. A small run where he can drop it to Drew at this year’s Clash at the Castle.

[@gtg305h]

Naw, Roman already crapped on that title when Rollins had it, in kayfabe he would win and throw it in the trash

[@RomaroBrandon]

It should be Roman Reigns that wins but I wouldn't be surprised if CM Punk went over.

[@blablablaa14]

I would be shocked. This can happen, but only after CM punk has some legendary heel run and beats Roman at mania main event to complete his story as the big evil CM Punk. But that's not the current CM Punk character we have. This Punk should not be completing his character story

[@djcomo13]

No oc

[@nolankuffner3573]

Interesting, but here's my (way too early) WM match card. In no specific order, because two nights is still a booking nightmare 😂 At some point, Charlotte AND Becky (in a Cena role with limited appearances) will return. So.. Charlotte and Becky vs Naomi and Bayley, tag champs. Jade vs Bianca. Motor City Machine Guns vs DIY vs the Lucha Bros.. LADDER MATCH. Sami, Jimmy, and Jey vs Solo, Jacob Fatu, and Hikuleo (New Bloodline 2.0 after Solo returns and kicks two guys out. To be a tag team outside the Bloodline, basically.). Iyo Sky vs Dakota Kai (women's IC champ). Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez, after she ditches Liv (the "fall from grace" story that sees her reform her character, hopefully). Karrion Kross vs Bo Dallas, lights out match. Kross, to Dallas, in the lead up: "Your fireflies won't save you, and when I drag you into the dark, I pray you don't call for your brother to save you either." CM Punk vs Cody, WWE Universal title. Drew vs Gunther, WWE title. Bron vs Dragunov (who returns at the Rumble and finishes final four), IC title. Nakamura vs Trick Williams vs LA Knight vs Carmelo Hayes, US title. Rey Mysterio and Damian Priest vs Dominik and Andrade (great as a cocky heel). I'd probably have Andrade cost Priest a match with Breakker before Mania to really set the stage there. The Rock vs Reigns, title of TRUE tribal chief on the line. Oh, and John Cena will be at WM, having NOT won the Rumble, having NOT qualified for Elimination Chamber (he loses to the Miz via DQ because of the Wyatts and Kross). Cena makes an open challenge. Lights go out, a familiar guitar tone rings out. Aleister / Malakai Black's theme plays, for a few seconds, but the lights go out. Lights up, Black and Cena are face to face. Crowd goes crazy when a referee runs down. Black hits the Black Mass as Cena takes his t-shirt off. Black lifts Cena with his foot. Two Black Mass kicks. Black lifts Cena AGAIN. Third Black Mass kick. One, two, three. Malakai Black pins Cena in less than a minute. I'd have the triple threat match for the US title open one show, the world title open the other. Rock and Roman as one headline. The Universal title headline the other. And Cena is out second on the first night. Cause if something's gotta be second, it should be a big return and a Cena squash 😂

[@nolankuffner3573]

I'd probably have Roxanne Perez debut at the Rumble and face Tiffany Stratton. And I forgot Chelsea Green, but her challenger is probably the most unpredictable, so I'll go out on a big limb and say Jordynne Grace signs on with WWE full-time and beats Chelsea for the US title.

[@truboss9470]

Cody Cena is not a Wrestlemania main even in 2025. Are we forgetting how washed Cena is? He hasn’t had a good match since Summerslam 2021. Nearly 4 years ago.

[@ultraexcalibur1728]

Punk Wins. Clean. Roman hasn't suffered a Clean Loss since he faced Bobby Lashley at Extreme Rules 2018 (No, Money In The Bank 2023, WrestleMania XL and Crown Jewel 2024 were not clean losses). Think about this... Seth Rollins interferes in a World Heavyweight Title match between Punk and Gunther. Rollins almost costs Punk but Gunther gets mad at Seth because he doesn't want anyone interfering in his matches. This attitude costs Gunther the belt and Gunther goes on to face Rollins at WrestleMania 41. If CM Punk was to beat Roman Reigns Clean with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line that would elevate the World Heavyweight Title A LOT and it's an elevation that the World Heavyweight Title desperately needs right now. Gunther's loss at Crown Jewel 2024 only reinforced the consensus that the World Heavyweight Title is a consolation prize and thus he has already failed on what he's set out to do (not to mention this reign has honestly just been a worse version of his Intercontinental Championship Reign with not nearly enough depth to really differentiate it either). Roman disrespected the World Heavyweigut Title and so far he's only been proven right. If you put the belt on Punk and have him pin Roman Clean in the middle of the ring that would help elevate the World Heavyweight Title so much and make it feel like it can actually rival the WWE Championship to an extent instead of being a consolation prize that feels secondary even on it's own brand to the Intercontinental Championship.

[@AAron-du7br]

I dont believe that gunther losing by a rollup in a basically non canon saudi match reinforces that idea at all. His reign has just been due to his storylines being bad aka 90% priest. Punk and roman definitely dont need gold to elevate a feud like that

[@Psycho-Crusher693]

You trying to write a novel I see

[@Joshualee4658]

What’s your go to at Del Taco Bell

[@mikebunch969]

Friendo

[@Andygroo]

Roman needs to hit rock bottom, pun intended.

[@chaoticoldbore]

You're a loaf.

[@Dangerousflower918]

So are you gonna do a predicting the women's royal rumble entrants? Because by the sound of it you would much rather do a predicting the mens rumble entrants part 3 than a women's one. I will always say sareee the former sarray was wwe's biggest ball drop ever of both the Vince & prichard, & the Shawn & Hunter era. She was legitimately in my top 3 women of 2024 and put on multiple match of the year matches in 2024. I will never understand how Shawn & hunter never course corrected her booking once they took over & just let her walk away when she's was still signed to wwe for a year after Vince was out🤦.

[@MDestron2282]

Roman's a part timer. Punk's so used up that he's a part timer whether he wants to be or not. His time to shine is long past. I really just don't care about how any of this goes between them. I really don't think it will matter. It's just a big ticket throwaway spectacle that's getting wedged in for a quick buck. It won't have any longevity. I guess Hunter or someone thinks they owe Punk something. WWE needs to start pushing younger talent faster and right now. Not once that young talent is as old and busted up as all their current top stars. Maybe that's a hot take. I don't know, that''s just how I feel about all this currently.

[@marcussmith6507]

But I bet you don’t say this about aew when they have cast of older wwe talent in their top stories why is double j in a title chase. You seem bitter boy

[@MDestron2282]

@@marcussmith6507 WTF are you talking about? I didn't say anything about AEW. I wasn't talking about AEW. Something is wrong with your brain.

[@fauxsuede.]

I’m early… feels weird.

[@honkedoffjohn]

Hottake Roman should never be champion again. His story with the title is done, he is old and doesnt have much time left. Put people over.

[@3rdFloor]

Don’t want to see Cena & Cody because I want some heat in the main event. Cody & Rock is huge business. I hope it happens

[@TheOriginalBendejo]

Seth vs Roman for the WHC, Seth wins Punk vs Cody for the WWEC, Punk wins

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

Cody vs Orton Cena vs Drew Punk vs Reigns Brock vs Gunther is my hope I think if not... Cody vs Reigns 3 I don't really care much to see Cena/Cody but I'd prefer that than Cena/Gunther I don't care to see Rock vs Reigns either

[@americansmark]

I don't see a face v face match. Roman should go after Gunther to protect his reign. Gunther could have his own long reign.

[@dragonwolfworm]

Day 1: Punk vs. Cody -- Punk wins Day 2: Rock vs. Roman -- Just because I want the Bloodline storyline to be done

[@Delray-yl7hl]

I feel like Steve is a Cody hater now

[@gtg305h]

We all are, join the club 🎉

[@IDEAS-EllaAndIsaac]

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