In the crazy world of combat sports and sports entertainment, egos clash more often than not—and sometimes those rivalries can take on a life of their own. While most beefs stay inside the ring or the squared circle, a few spill over into new territory. Boxing, MMA, pro wrestling—you name it, history has shown us that unfinished business tends to find its way to a finish, no matter the arena. And let’s be real—sometimes it feels like half of combat sports is just grown men in tank tops yelling about respect and legacy while the internet turns it into memes.
Seth Rollins and CM Punk have had heat brewing for years, and the origin goes beyond just personality. Punk famously walked away from WWE in 2014, airing out his frustrations with management and health concerns, while Rollins stayed the course and became a top star. Recently, Rollins appeared on Outta Pocket with RGIII and didn’t mince words. When asked if he’d fight Punk in MMA, Rollins replied: ‘Sure, yeah, I would... You want to make some money? Book it, brother.’ He even joked about needing a full training camp—but made it clear, if Dana White calls, he’s ready.
The friction escalated when Punk returned at Survivor Series in 2023. Rollins had to be held back, visibly furious. Punk has mocked Rollins in the past, and Rollins hasn’t exactly held back either—criticizing Punk for walking away from WWE and avoiding a return. Now, the idea of settling it in the cage has fans fired up. Whether it’s fantasy booking or a real opportunity, Rollins just sent the first shot—and the ball might be in Punk’s court.
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