CM Punk Invokes Roman Reigns' Dead Father During WWE 'RAW' Promo

The heated rivalry between the two superstars takes a personal turn.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:20pm

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During a promo battle on WWE's 'Monday Night RAW', CM Punk invoked the late father of his opponent Roman Reigns, Sika Anao'i, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 79. Punk's comment drew a strong reaction from the audience as the road to WrestleMania between the two intensifies.

Why it matters

The personal nature of Punk's comment about Reigns' deceased father is seen as crossing a line by many fans, as the two superstars ramp up their rivalry ahead of their WrestleMania match. This type of emotional provocation can add significant heat to their feud and make their eventual showdown even more anticipated by the WWE Universe.

The details

The promo battle took place in Indianapolis, following the 'Elimination Chamber' pay-per-view where Punk and Reigns faced off. After some intense exchanges, Punk went for the personal attack, saying 'You went from getting beat at WrestleMania, now I'm gonna bury you. And then you won't be all alone anymore cause I'm going to bury you next to your father!' This was a reference to Reigns' father, Sika Anao'i, who was part of the popular Wild Samoan tag team and passed away in 2024 at the age of 79.

  • The promo battle took place on the March 3, 2026 episode of 'Monday Night RAW'.
  • Sika Anao'i, the father of Roman Reigns, passed away in June 2024 at the age of 79.

The players

CM Punk

A veteran WWE superstar and former world champion who is currently engaged in a heated rivalry with Roman Reigns.

Roman Reigns

The current WWE World Heavyweight Champion and one of the company's top stars, whose late father Sika Anao'i was a legendary wrestler in his own right.

Sika Anao'i

The father of Roman Reigns, who was one-half of the popular Wild Samoan tag team and passed away in 2024 at the age of 79.

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What they’re saying

“My father had a profound impact on my entire family and we are forever grateful for the foundation he built for us. There's no way to fill the void left by his passing but my sisters and I will do our best to represent him and his legacy.”

— Roman Reigns

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