Since agreeing to team up with Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames last year, CM Punk has consistently reminded everyone about the favor Paul Heyman owes him. The “OTC” thought it was Punk’s dream to main event WrestleMania — but he turned out to be wrong.
However, on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown, The Best in the World finally hinted at the real favor Paul Heyman owes him — and it sounded very personal.
The mystery about the favor has made the story leading up to WrestleMania 41 even more exciting. CM Punk has been talking about this favor for months. During a show in Chicago, he got the crowd excited with a mix of old memories and new hints.
Then, a familiar voice said, “Ladies and Gentlemen,” and it was Paul Heyman who then told Punk that he also had a favor to ask—he wanted Punk to say what the original favor was finally.
Punk said he would tell Roman Reigns what the favor is, right in front of Heyman. He teased that the favor would affect Reigns in some way. This left everyone wondering, as Punk said he would reveal everything when Roman showed up.
The favor is CM Punk wants Paul Heyman in his corner at #WrestleMania.
— Kam Dreesen (@TheKamDreesen) April 5, 2025
Just like Paul was told to fire Punk all those years ago & he said no, he can’t tell Punk no even with Roman telling him to do so.
This is fucking great. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CRRZdTeSlw
When Roman arrived at the end of the show, he and Punk stood face-to-face in the ring. Heyman looked worried off to the side, almost like he knew something big was about to happen.
After talking about his early WWE days, Punk finally said, “I’m going to force you out of your comfort zone. I’m going to force you to deal with us. Because at WrestleMania, in the main event, in my corner, your Wiseman, my best friend, Paul Heyman.”
Many fans thought Heyman would play a big role in the story, and now it’s clear. Punk’s reveal about the favor will make the upcoming match between him and Roman Reigns even more exciting.
CM Punk reflects on WrestleMania Dream
CM Punk is finally going to live his biggest dream—main eventing WrestleMania. As WrestleMania 41 gets closer, Punk talked about how happy and proud he feels during an interview with WWE Deutschland. He shared how much this moment means to him and how excited he is to be part of such a huge event, noting, “I’m thrilled.”
CM Punk says he’s excited to main event his first WrestleMania
— Vick (@Vick_8122) April 4, 2025
“Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are 2 guys that I helped kinda get here to the main roster many many moons ago.”
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He added, “Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are 2 guys that I helped kinda get here to the main roster many many moons ago… It’s going to be special for me to show them, kind of like, ‘Daddy’s back.’ CM Punk is back. You’re still here, and I’m still here.”
