Just when you thought Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk in a Steel Cage match was going to settle something, Roman Reigns showed up and reminded everyone who really runs WWE.
In a main event that was already filled with drama, high-risk moves, and enough near-falls to make a referee consider early retirement, the finish came not from either competitor—but from The Tribal Chief himself.
The War Inside the Cage
Rollins and Punk went at it with the kind of intensity that can only come from months of betrayal, stolen opportunities, and a deep-seated hatred that runs deeper than a WWE contract clause.
- The match saw both men battling atop the cage, trying to be the one to send the other crashing down.
- Rollins balanced himself on the top rope and hit a superplex, nearly ending it right there.
- Punk delivered a GTS, Rollins hit a curb stomp, and both men kicked out like their WrestleMania dreams depended on it.
- Punk even locked in the Anaconda Vice, but Rollins refused to tap.
Finally, Punk tried to escape through the cage door, but Rollins—in the most Seth Rollins move ever—challenged him to stay and fight. Punk obliged, but moments later, Rollins hit a GTS on Punk, only for Punk to kick out AGAIN.
At this point, you’d think there were infinite finishers available in this match.
Enter The Tribal Chief
Right as Rollins thought he had Punk where he wanted him—BOOM. Roman Reigns made his shocking return.
- Reigns ripped Rollins out of the cage, handing him the technical victory like an older brother letting their sibling win at a video game before unplugging their controller.
- Before Rollins could celebrate, Reigns delivered two devastating curb stomps to him on the floor. (Yes, Reigns stole his move and did it better. Savage.)
- Meanwhile, inside the cage, Paul Heyman had somehow teleported into the ring and was comforting Punk, probably whispering motivational quotes in his ear.
- But Reigns wasn’t done. He stormed into the ring, forced officials to abandon Rollins, and SPEARED Punk into next week.
Then, as if he hadn’t just destroyed two of WWE’s biggest stars, Reigns simply left.
Final Takeaway
Roman Reigns doesn’t just return—he makes statements. With one sudden interference, he:
✅ Screwed CM Punk.
✅ Humbled Seth Rollins.
✅ Reminded everyone that even without the Undisputed Title, he’s still the biggest force in WWE.
Now the only question is—why? And more importantly, who’s next?