Tonight’s episode of SmackDown, airing on March 21 in Italy, featured a highly anticipated return of Roman Reigns, who was set to confront both CM Punk and Seth Rollins. The atmosphere was electric as Roman entered the ring alongside his advocate, Paul Heyman, ready to address the chaos that unfolded at their recent steel cage match in Madison Square Garden.
In his opening remarks, Roman explained the motivations behind his actions—specifically, the brutal beating he delivered to Punk and Rollins. He framed his actions as a form of revenge for what they had inflicted upon him during the Royal Rumble. With a fierce determination, Reigns declared that he would remain in the ring for another 15 minutes, challenging anyone in the back who wanted to confront him.
As anticipated, Seth Rollins was the first to answer the challenge. He claimed that Roman had made a critical mistake by preventing him from finishing off Punk in the steel cage match, referring to Punk as a “cancer” to the WWE. Rollins emphasized the deep-rooted history between himself and Reigns, stating there can be no Roman Reigns without Seth Rollins, and vice versa. However, he insisted that their shared history no longer allows them to coexist peacefully.
Just as the tension escalated, CM Punk made a surprise entrance, sporting a taped fist and a microphone. He reminded Reigns that the Royal Rumble is a match where every man looks out for themselves, and pointed out that Roman would not have even made it to that match if Punk hadn't helped his family during War Games. Punk also noted that Heyman owes him a favor from their previous encounter and sarcastically thanked Paul for delivering Roman to him.
Confused by Punk’s comments, Reigns turned to Heyman for clarification, but before he could get an answer, Punk struck him with the microphone, igniting a chaotic brawl among the three superstars. The scene was not only intense but also carried a hint of comedy, as each wrestler took turns pointing at the enormous WrestleMania sign hanging above the ring while exchanging blows.
While the show concluded without an official announcement, it was abundantly clear that a triple threat match featuring Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk is on the horizon for WrestleMania 41. Fans are eagerly anticipating this epic showdown, which promises to deliver high-stakes drama and thrilling action as these three titans of the ring collide.
