CM Punk Fires Back at Roman Reigns' Viral Tweet

The WWE World Heavyweight Champion unleashes scathing response ahead of their WrestleMania showdown.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The ongoing feud between WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and challenger Roman Reigns continues to escalate, with Punk delivering a fiery retort to Reigns' recent viral tweet mocking Punk's performance at the Elimination Chamber event. Punk, appearing on the post-show panel, vowed to deliver a 'GTS' (Go To Sleep finisher) to Reigns and his 'stupid family members' ahead of their highly anticipated WrestleMania clash.

Why it matters

The Punk-Reigns rivalry has become one of the hottest storylines in WWE, with the two top stars trading increasingly personal barbs as they build towards their WrestleMania main event showdown. Punk's passionate response highlights the intensity of this feud and the high stakes involved, as both men seek to cement their legacies with a marquee WrestleMania victory.

The details

Following his successful title defense against Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber event, Punk joined the post-show panel where he addressed a recent tweet from Reigns mocking Punk's performance. Reigns had tweeted, 'Not sure who looked more tired - the crowd or the champion. Enjoy this final month of relevancy.' In his response, Punk unleashed a scathing rebuke, telling Reigns 'I've got a GTS for you and every one of your stupid family members.' Punk also touted the record-breaking gate for the Elimination Chamber event in his hometown of Chicago, while dismissively referring to Reigns as 'Rusty Reigns' who will show up in Las Vegas for their WrestleMania clash.

  • Punk defeated Finn Balor to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Elimination Chamber event on March 1, 2026.
  • Reigns posted his viral tweet mocking Punk's performance immediately following the Elimination Chamber event.
  • Punk delivered his fiery response to Reigns' tweet during the Elimination Chamber post-show panel on March 1, 2026.
  • Reigns is scheduled to appear on five episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw leading up to their WrestleMania match on the following dates: March 2, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 13.

The players

CM Punk

The reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, known for his outspoken personality and intense rivalries within the company.

Roman Reigns

The challenger for Punk's WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and one of the top stars in WWE with multiple WrestleMania main event victories.

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What they’re saying

“Not sure who looked more tired – the crowd or the champion. Enjoy this final month of relevancy.”

— Roman Reigns (X/Twitter)

“Aw man, he's got time to tweet, but he doesn't have time to come to Chicago. Listen, Roman, Roman Reigns. We just did the highest arena gate record in company history, and you're not No. 1 either. 19,346 people showed up in Chicago because I am a fighting champion. I'm gonna travel to Las Vegas and yeah, I'm gonna be tired. I'm gonna be beat up and I'm gonna be bandaged, but that keeps me sharp and on the edge where I need to be. For me, the action is the juice. You can sit at home, and we're going to call you 'Rusty Reigns' when you show up in Las Vegas. I've got a GTS for you and every one of your stupid family members.”

— CM Punk (Elimination Chamber Post-Show Panel)

What’s next

Roman Reigns is scheduled to appear on five episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw leading up to their WrestleMania match: March 2, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 13.

The takeaway

The escalating war of words between CM Punk and Roman Reigns has captivated WWE fans, as the two top stars trade increasingly personal barbs ahead of their highly anticipated WrestleMania showdown. This feud highlights the intense rivalries and high stakes involved in the pursuit of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, as both men seek to cement their legacies with a marquee WrestleMania victory.