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CM Punk Reveals Favor Paul Heyman Owes Him at 'WrestleMania 41'

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated Apr 5, 2025 10:06 AM ET

CM Punk has finally told Paul Heyman and his "WrestleMania 41" opponents what the favor is that's owed to him.

When Heyman needed help for The Bloodline's WarGames match at "Survivor Series 2024," he turned to Punk to team with Roman Reigns. Punk helped save The Bloodline from a hostile takeover.

There was one important caveat to Punk's role in the match. Punk agreed to help on the condition that Heyman owes him a favor. While Heyman thought guaranteeing Punk a main event spot on the "WrestleMania 41" card was enough, Punk made it clear that this wasn't the favor.

At the conclusion of the April 4 episode of "Friday Night SmackDown," Punk said that Heyman will be in his corner for "WrestleMania 41." That is the favor that is owed to Punk.

.@CMPunk wants @HeymanHustle in his corner at #WrestleMania #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OmAZ1EJyoB
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2025

Reigns was amused by his opponent's favor. He said Heyman loves and needs him. He took credit for saving Heyman. Reigns claimed Heyman wouldn't side with Punk even if he let him.

Heyman hesitated, which angered "The Tribal Chief." Reigns' "Wiseman" refused to decline the favor. As Reigns cornered Heyman, Punk hit him with the GTS to close out the show.

This is not at all how @HeymanHustle expected his night to go... #WrestleMania is going to be INSANE! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/NDkWR7U7W6
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2025

"The Second City Saint" will face Reigns and Seth Rollins in the night one headliner for "WrestleMania 41." Things reached a boiling point during the men's Royal Rumble match. Punk eliminated both Reigns and Rollins.

Outside of the ring, Rollins hit a double stomp on Reigns during the 'Royal Rumble' PLE. He even landed a stomp to his former Shield stablemate onto the ring steps. Rollins and Punk also brawled on that night, given their rivalry ever since Punk returned to WWE in 2023.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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