WWE’s top stars deliver intense final RAW segment before their highly anticipated showdown.
Summary
– Rollins and Punk exchanged heated words during RAW’s final USA Network episode
– Punk addressed past controversies while Rollins declared Punk a “cancer”
– Their January 6 match on Netflix marks a historic chapter for WWE
The December 30 episode of WWE RAW in Houston, Texas’ Toyota Center set the stage for an explosive showdown between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. The two stars clashed in a tense verbal battle during the final RAW on the USA Network, hyping their upcoming match for the red brand’s Netflix debut on January 6.
Rollins, welcomed by a singing Houston crowd, declared himself the true “best in the world,” taking a jab at Punk’s reputation. Punk fired back, challenging Rollins’ remarks and addressing his controversial WWE departure, time away, and eventual return. Punk admitted he left WWE because he had to but reminded fans that they chanted his name for years, even during Rollins’ segments.
The intensity escalated when Rollins called Punk a “cancer” to the locker room, the business, and even his brain. The heated exchange capped off a monumental night and solidified their rivalry heading into their Netflix clash.
WWE’s decision to feature this marquee matchup as part of its streaming debut demonstrates the significance of this feud. Fans anticipate this could be the first of many battles between The Visionary and The Second City Savior, setting a new bar for WWE storytelling.
