CM Punk Teases Bold WWE New Look

Wrestler hints at shaving head again ahead of WrestleMania 42 title match

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:22am

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CM Punk, the cover star of the upcoming WWE 2K26 video game, recently hinted that he may shave his head again as part of a bold new look. Punk is set to headline one of the WrestleMania 42 nights on April 18-19 against Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Why it matters

Punk's appearance and persona have been a key part of his wrestling character over the years, so any changes to his look could signal a shift in his on-screen persona as he prepares for the biggest match of his career against Reigns at WrestleMania.

The details

In a video shared on the official WWE 2K26 Twitter account, Punk reflected on several of his past in-game character models, including his WrestleMania 27 look. Punk said he is 'reconsidering a bold style from that era, implying that he feels like shaving his head again.' Punk is set to defend his title against Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in his hometown of Chicago before facing Reigns at WrestleMania.

  • Punk is set to headline one of the WrestleMania 42 nights on April 18-19.
  • Punk will defend his title against Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in Chicago before WrestleMania.

The players

CM Punk

A professional wrestler who is the cover star of the upcoming WWE 2K26 video game and the current World Heavyweight Champion, set to defend his title at WrestleMania 42 against Roman Reigns.

Roman Reigns

The challenger for CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42, having earned the match by winning the Royal Rumble.

Finn Balor

Punk's opponent at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in Chicago, where Punk will defend his title before facing Reigns at WrestleMania.

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What they’re saying

“This is classic, classic CM Punk. I think it's beautiful. That's clearly, I mean, I think I'm in my WrestleMania 27 gear. Man, I wish I could shave my head again.”

— CM Punk (WWE 2K26 Twitter)

“I've just appreciated that he picked me so I don't have to pay any attention to the Elimination Chamber and I don't got to worry about who's in that and who's winning that. It's champ problems.”

— CM Punk (TalkSport)

What’s next

Before WrestleMania 42, Punk will defend his title against Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-event in his hometown of Chicago.

The takeaway

Punk's potential change to his signature look could signal a shift in his on-screen persona as he prepares for the biggest match of his career against Reigns at WrestleMania 42. Fans will be watching closely to see if the former champion follows through on shaving his head again.