If The Rock can t do Mania - Wrestling fans want Roman Reigns to face possibly returning 6-time WWE World Champion next year Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

If The Rock can t do Mania - Wrestling fans want Roman Reigns to face possibly returning 6-time WWE World Champion next year

The Rock (left) and Roman Reigns (right) Some wrestling fans on Twitter have discussed the prospect of seemingly suspended AEW star returning to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship next year. The Straight Edge Superstar is allegedly on the cusp of parting ways with AEW after recent reports surfaced that Tony Khan is looking to buy out his remaining contract. In the wake of these startling hearsays, the rumor mill went into overdrive with the remote possibility of Punk returning to his old stomping grounds in WWE. A hold-up over the non-compete clause is deterring the company from releasing the Chicago native. Interestingly, Fightful that Triple H is reportedly open to bringing back The Second City Saint in the future. While nothing is set in stone yet, fans are already buzzing over the wild speculation of CM Punk making a switch after getting his release papers from AEW. People on Twitter are making bold predictions about The Straight Edge showing up at Royal Rumble 2023 to plant seeds for a mega match against Roman Reigns. Some fanatics believe there's a story to be told between The Tribal Chief and the Chicago native over their working relationship with Paul Heyman. Considering the nuclear heat Punk has been garnering amid his issues with The Elite in AEW, some even believe he could turn Reigns into a babyface. Check out some of the Twitter reactions below: Next year at the Royal Rumble? Next year at the Royal Rumble? I may be in the minority here,but this match would be awesome. The build would be insane for sure. Roman already conquered Brock now he's gotta fight the other Paul Heyman guy. I may be in the minority here,but this match would be awesome. The build would be insane for sure. Roman already conquered Brock now he's gotta fight the other Paul Heyman guy. Yes and Roman goldbergs him under 5mins. Yes and Roman goldbergs him under 5mins. Punk vs Roman , first plzz Punk vs Roman , first plzz Should be Punk vs Roman and Cena vs Austin Theory Should be Punk vs Roman and Cena vs Austin Theory If Rock can’t do Mania I’d be down for that! If Rock can’t do Mania I’d be down for that! Perfect way to turn Roman into a face. Perfect way to turn Roman into a face. If Hunter could do make a
deal with Punk. This would be a good match up, title or non title.
I think Punk would probably win as a part of that deal though If Hunter could do make adeal with Punk. This would be a good match up, title or non title. I think Punk would probably win as a part of that deal though I would love the back and forth promos. As long as it ends with this man holding the strap. I would love the back and forth promos. As long as it ends with this man holding the strap. I mean, I’d be for it. We know from Fightful that IF Punk returns to WWE it would be a part-time deal due to the situation in AEW so I’d be down for a match against Roman Reigns. I mean, I’d be for it. We know from Fightful that IF Punk returns to WWE it would be a part-time deal due to the situation in AEW so I’d be down for a match against Roman Reigns. Of course, The Rock has long been to face Roman Reigns at The Show of Shows next year. But what if he doesn't make it due to his busy Hollywood schedule?

WWE Superstar Roman Reigns slammed CM Punk s AEW return last year

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns never shies from downplaying AEW and its stars. Last year, while speaking to Complex, The Bloodline leader that CM Punk wouldn't "elevate him at all" if he were to return to WWE: "If our audience wanted to see it [CM Punk returning to WWE] and they were clamoring for it, couldn’t shut up about it, and all the stars aligned, as a businessman and as a performer who was trying to seek out the very best for the audience and try to captivate, I wouldn’t say no. But I mean, on a personal level, it doesn’t do anything for me. That’s not going to elevate me at all," said Reigns. Exactly where I need to be.Exactly where I need to be. The chances of Punk and Reigns colliding in the future are slim to none, assuming how the former multi-time world champion left WWE on a sour note in 2014. Both parties will be required to bury the hatchet and reconcile their working relationship again if the opportunity ever knocks on the door. Would you like to see CM Punk jump ship to WWE next year? Sound off in the comments section below. Did you know Scott Steiner slapped a pro wrestling legend? Don't believe us? . Poll : Do you want to see Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk next year? Yes No 89 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found