CM Punk and John Cena are determined to secure their spot at WWE WrestleMania 41 after falling short at the Royal Rumble. In the men’s Royal Rumble, Cena and Punk made it to the final six in the match before chaos erupted.
As Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins tried to eliminate each other, Punk seized the opportunity and tossed both men over the top rope. However, his celebration didn’t last long, and Logan Paul quickly eliminated him.
Angered by his elimination, Roman Reigns screamed at CM Punk ringside. Meanwhile, a frustrated Seth Rollins hit Reigns with a Curb Stomp on the floor before attacking Punk. Officials rushed in to break up the brawl between Punk and Rollins.
Following the chaotic showdown involving Reigns, Rollins, and Punk. Reports suggest WWE is planning a triple-threat match between the three at WrestleMania 41. Despite the reports, some fans remain skeptical about the match.
Meanwhile, Jey Uso eliminated John Cena, who was in the final two, to win the Royal Rumble match. Despite falling short, Cena and CM Punk secured their spots in the men’s Elimination Chamber match. Cena remains the favorite to win and challenge Cody Rhodes for the title at WrestleMania 41.
New reports indicate that WWE officials prefer adding Punk to the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena match instead, turning it into a triple threat. This alternative would replace the originally rumored Punk vs. Rollins vs. Reigns bout.
Report: WWE officials pushing for CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
According to WrestleVotes, a Backstage Pass Q&A revealed that WWE backstage officials are pushing for CM Punk to be added to the John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes match at WrestleMania 41. The report states, “I don’t know if it’s been discussed officially, but I do know there are people within WWE who would prefer that match over Reigns vs. Punk vs. Rollins. Whether that holds any weight, I can’t say, but there are definitely some who favor it.” [H/T: Cultaholic]
While CM Punk and John Cena have both qualified for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, WWE officials continue pushing for a triple-threat match at WrestleMania 41. It will be interesting to see how these reported plans unfold. Only time will tell.
