CM Punk spoke with Jackie Redmond on Monday Night RAW about his intentions for the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match. During the interview, Punk stated he would call in “a favor or two” if needed during the match.
The favor stems from CM Punk’s assistance to Roman Reigns and The Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames in November. Punk aided the group at Paul Heyman’s request, with the agreement that The Wiseman would owe him an undisclosed favor in return.
CM Punk said he’s calling in a favor or two in the rumble and put the One up at the end.
— Nav (@Navtreaks) January 21, 2025
Nah that Roman Punk rumble interaction about to go crazy 😭😭😭#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/mY8AaqZugk
When Roman Reigns previously questioned Heyman about the specifics of this favor, Heyman declined to provide details. This exchange occurred before the Survivor Series: WarGames Premium Live Event.
Roman Reigns Returns to Royal Rumble Match
Roman Reigns will participate in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match for the first time since 2020. The Head of The Table won the match in 2015 and seeks to replicate that success.
Sources indicate CM Punk could leverage Heyman’s favor to impact Reigns’ performance in the match. Speculation suggests Punk might request Heyman to have Reigns either forfeit his position or eliminate himself if both wrestlers are the final participants.
