4 Ways Roman Reigns Could Retaliate Against CM Punk

#3. Reigns Tasks The Usos With Assaulting Punk

When CM Punk boldly claimed that he would bury Roman Reigns alongside his dead father, he provoked The Usos, too. Jimmy and Jey Uso considered Punk their friend, but they were upset with the World Champion’s controversial comments about their uncle.

The Usos demanded an apology from Punk on RAW this past week. The Straight Edge Superstar apologized for the wrong reasons, resulting in Jimmy shoving Punk to the mat. Although this angle could have been a one-off thing, the Usos could become an important part of the Reigns and Punk saga.

The OTC has sent the Usos to do his dirty work in the past. Jimmy and Jey were acting on their own accord this week. Judging by the results, Reigns could take matters into his own hands and order his cousins to take out Punk.

#2. The OTC Costs AJ Lee the Women’s Intercontinental Championship

AJ Lee will defend her newly won Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Bayley next week. She won the title less than two weeks ago at WWE Elimination Chamber, but she may end up having a short title reign due to her husband’s controversial actions.

The OTC’s iconic theme song could hit during Lee’s match with Bayley. Roman Reigns doesn’t physically have to come out; the music alone could distract Punk’s wife and cost her the Women’s IC Championship. If Reigns does take such a step, he would cross a line that would certainly turn the tables on the Straight Edge Superstar.

#1. Roman Reigns Executes a “Final Boss” Style Beatdown on CM Punk

We haven’t seen Roman Reigns and CM Punk get physical yet. While WWE could be intentionally doing this to save the action for WrestleMania, Punk’s comments about the OTC’s late father might warrant a physical beatdown.

Fans have not forgotten The Rock’s infamous beatdown on Cody Rhodes in March 2024 on the Road to WrestleMania. The Final Boss left the American Nightmare in a pool of his own blood. The OTC could take a page from his cousin’s book. Reigns could have the Usos lead Punk backstage, where he could take matters into his own hands and unleash a heinous assault on the champion.