5 signs that 48-year-old star will dethrone Roman Reigns as WWE World Heavyweight Champion

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Amid this, there are five signs that 48-year-old star CM Punk will dethrone Roman Reigns as the World Champion. In this article, we will be discussing those signs.

#5. Remains absent from WWE television

CM Punk lost to the OG Bloodline Leader at the Showcase of Immortals. Following this, the Second City Saint only appeared on WWE RAW after WrestleMania 42 and has remained notably absent from the television.

Reports disclosed that the Best in the World is awaiting the creative team’s plans. It appears that the Stamford-based promotion is planning something big for the former World Champion, and chances are it could be another World title reign.

This seems like a sign that Punk might dethrone Reigns as the Champion.

#4. The company is inching towards SummerSlam 2026

Every year, the WWE SummerSlam Premium Live event is considered the biggest show after WrestleMania. This year, the company will follow the two-day event pattern for this show.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 needs a solid main event to headline Night 2. Roman Reigns vs CM Punk seems like a perfect match for the Minneapolis Premium Live event to generate significant buzz.

This match will not only serve as a chance for the Voice of the Voiceless to seek revenge for Mania’s loss, but it will also help the company attract a large audience. Already, the Punk vs Reigns feud has proved beneficial for the Stamford-based promotion.

So, it will not be a surprise if TKO and WWE execute this match again for SummerSlam, and this time, Punk is expected to become the new title holder.

#3. He is getting jacked again

In his absence from the Sports Entertainment juggernaut, CM Punk is not resting at home but instead focusing on getting jacked. Recently, Punk’s photo surfaced online, where he appears in great shape.

Usually, a star set for a massive comeback trains hard in the gym as it helps them to perform better in the squared circle. So, it’s likely that the Best in the World getting jacked again is another sign that he could be coming for Roman Reigns and will dethrone him to reclaim the World Championship.

#2. Already said he will wait for his opportunity

On WWE RAW after Mania 42, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes were engaged in an interesting segment. The American Nightmare expressed his disappointment that the Second City Saint is happy despite losing to Reigns at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

In response, the veteran star affirmed that he will wait for his opportunity and strike in the same way he did before. So, it’s likely that Punk will return and soon challenge Reigns for the World Championship post-Clash in Italy.

#1. Will set the stage for the Rubber match in WWE

Under the Triple H creative regime, we have already seen multiple trilogy feuds. The King of the Kings tries to utilize a rivalry to the fullest, and it will not be a surprise if he follows the same pattern for the CM Punk vs Roman Reigns feud.

This year, WrestleMania was the first time that the Tribal Chief gimmick of Roman locked horns with the Second City Saint. A rematch between them will set the stage for a rubber match, particularly if Punk dethrones Reigns to become the World Champion again.

For those unaware, a rubber match is a situation when a deciding match takes place, especially a third match. So, WWE’s potential plan to set up a rubber match between Roman and Punk also appears to be another sign that the 48-year-old star might dethrone the OTC.

Rest, it will be interesting to see how the storyline will move forward when CM Punk returns to WWE after a hiatus.