WWE’s Original Plans for CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins at WrestleMania

Fans almost witnessed a WrestleMania showdown between CM Punk and Seth Rollins, two of WWE’s most charismatic and controversial figures. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE had been planning a marquee match for WrestleMania 40 in April 2024 featuring Punk and Rollins in a unique face-off. This highly anticipated match would have seen both wrestlers maintain their “babyface” personas, in a rare move by WWE.

Why WWE Changed the CM Punk and Seth Rollins Match Plans

WWE ultimately canceled the planned WrestleMania clash after CM Punk suffered a triceps injury at the 2024 Royal Rumble. While Punk and Rollins had been building tension throughout early 2024, Punk’s injury temporarily sidelined him, forcing WWE to adjust its storyline plans. Although the original idea of a face-off at WrestleMania was scrapped, Rollins continued in high-profile WWE storylines, setting the stage for potential future confrontations with Punk.

Seth Rollins’ Role as Special Referee and WWE Future

In place of the WrestleMania matchup, WWE booked Rollins as a special guest referee in a match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam 2024. This role kept Rollins involved in Punk’s storyline, hinting at the lingering tension between them. Rollins also solidified his future in WWE by signing a lucrative contract extension in June 2024, confirming that he’ll remain a key figure in WWE’s ongoing storylines.

Is a CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins Feud Still Possible?

Following Punk’s WWE return, fans are speculating that WWE could revisit the Rollins and Punk feud once Punk is back in action. The October 7 episode of WWE Raw teased this possibility, with Rollins and Punk sharing a tense moment in the ring, igniting fans’ hopes for a future showdown. Given WWE’s focus on long-term storytelling, the possibility of Rollins and Punk headlining a future WWE event remains strong, especially with their previous WrestleMania plans in mind.