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Since winning the big gold, Roman Reigns has been riding a massive wave of momentum. He has already defended his strap twice against Jacob Fatu, who has now officially joined his Bloodline. Now, the Tribal Chief is preparing to make his third title defense at SummerSlam 2026 against his longtime rival and former factionmate, Seth Rollins.
WWE has been heavily advertising this match as their final dance in the Shield saga, making it an even bigger event.
On the other hand, following his title loss to Roman Reigns at the Granddaddy of Them All, Punk teased an Undisputed title match against Cody Rhodes on the post-Mania edition of RAW, then went on hiatus.
But Punk returned on the July 6th episode of Red Brand as Cody Rhodes’s last-minute replacement for an Undisputed Championship match against Sami Zayn. The American Nightmare was announced unfit to have a match after Gunther attacked him brutally backstage.
The Best in the World seized the big opportunity, returned to WWE in his hometown of Chicago, and delivered a hard-hitting match against Zayn.
Unfortunately for Sami, Punk ended his Championship reign in just nine days and was crowned the new Undisputed WWE Champion, changing the entire trajectory of SmackDown before SummerSlam.
Now, rumors are hot that CM Punk would most likely defend his title against Cody Rhodes at the Biggest Part of the Summer, as their match was always the Stamford-based promotion’s plan for this year’s Summer spectacle.
However, here we look at three signs that Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk II is in the works:
#3. Traditional Champion vs Champion match
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 will take place on Friday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
One of the attractions for the Crown Jewel premium live event has been the Champion vs. Champion matches, where two major titleholders from both the RAW and SmackDown brands collide for the Crown Jewel Championship. This bout takes place in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
That said, if both Punk and Reigns manage to remain reigning champions on their respective brands, fans could see the blockbuster rematch between them, this time in a champion vs. champion set-up at the 2026 Crown Jewel.
#2. Sami Zayn’s ties to the Bloodline
Sami Zayn is genuinely heartbroken that his Championship reign is coming to an end in just nine days, and his backstage video of him crashing into CM Punk following their release by WWE on social media is just proof of it.
But that’s not what caught fans’ attention. Jacob Fatu, an important part of Roman Reigns’ Bloodline, reposted the video on his official X account with a Blood caption, possibly reminding fans that he is part of the Bloodline and that they are there to help.
Roman Reigns has been actively looking to add muscle to the Bloodline. For the same reason, the OTC has ordered Fatu to bring Solo Sikoa back to the family.
The Tribal Chief could offer Zayn a chance to come back to the family. The Honorary Uce can accept the offer and then, alongside Bloodline, target Punk, eventually setting up a rematch between the Original Tribal Chief and The Best in the World.
#1. Their WWE WrestleMania 42 match was a big hit
CM Punk vs Roman Reigns’ WrestleMania 42 match was a massive box-office hit and helped WWE grab massive eyeballs. The Stamford-based promotion usually cashes in on such feuds and tries to milk them at least for a trilogy.
Given the kind of buzz Punk vs Reigns created, WWE may indeed work on their rematch. With both of them crowned as champions, the top faces of the brand, their rivalry down the line is inevitable. However, after clearing the entire division, The OTC may vow that he wants to become a double champion once again and can chase the Best in the World and claim he will once again beat him in a title match, creating a thrilling storyline for their rematch.
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