CM Punk reveals how he would’ve booked the finish of the 2025 men’s WWE Royal Rumble match
As seen during the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble PLE, Jey Uso won the men’s Rumble match to earn a world title opportunity at Wrestlemania 41. While speaking to ESPN’s Good Guy/Bad Guy podcast, CM Punk was asked if he felt “disappointed” when he was told that he wasn’t winning the Rumble match…
“Early in my career, yes. Now, I’m more inclined to pitch me losing things. I think there is a broader story to tell. 100%. It’s all about the chase. The most recent example I can give is Cody [Rhodes] losing to Roman at WrestleMania 39. That was Cody’s time. He loses in the main event and it’s [imitates mind being blown]. He spends the entire year as a redemption arc and he’s chasing the title and he wins it at 40.”
Punk revealed how he would’ve booked the 2025 men’s Rumble finish…
“The Rumble didn’t go the way I would’ve booked it, so to speak, I would have had me and Cena as the last two guys and I would’ve had Cena throw my ass over the top rope. At this stage, losing is so much more valuable than winning. I’m almost afraid of me winning everything I ever dreamed of because what do I do then?” (quote courtesy of Jeremy Lambert)
Punk and Cena are currently scheduled for the 2025 men’s Elimination Chamber match.