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CM Punk Slapped by Rising Star During RAW

CM Punk and former United States Champion Logan Paul engage in verbal confrontation during RAW's opening segment leading to physical altercation ahead of Elimination Chamber match.

Patricki Chites
CM Punk Slapped by Rising Star During RAW

Logan Paul and CM Punk engaged in a tense confrontation during the opening segment of the February 24 edition of Monday Night RAW from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The exchange escalated to physical altercation as both competitors prepare for the upcoming Men’s Elimination Chamber match.

The segment began with the former United States Champion Paul addressing the live audience. The 29-year-old social media personality, who secured his position in the Elimination Chamber by defeating Rey Mysterio, proclaimed that his name would eventually join those of legendary performers whose names are regularly chanted by fans, specifically mentioning John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and CM Punk.

This reference prompted Punk’s music to play and the former WWE Champion entered to an enthusiastic crowd reaction. Punk proceeded to deliver pointed remarks directed at Paul as the two stood face-to-face in the ring. The verbal confrontation reached its climax when Paul slapped Punk across the face before walking away.

Following the physical contact, Punk issued a warning to Paul, telling him to run because on Saturday he would be locked inside the Elimination Chamber structure with him. The altercation served to heighten tensions between the competitors ahead of the premium live event scheduled for March 1.

While promotional materials for RAW had suggested a segment involving these two competitors alongside Seth Rollins, the latter did not appear during the exchange. The focus remained solely on the developing rivalry between Paul and Punk as they prepare for their participation in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match.

The Cincinnati crowd responded strongly to the confrontation, particularly when Punk suggested that while fan-favorite names may change as generations pass, Paul would not achieve such status due to what Punk characterized as a lack of longevity in the wrestling business.