WATCH: Unseen footage of Stephanie McMahon congratulating CM Punk following his win over Seth Rollins on Raw Netflix premiere

CM Punk faced Seth Rollins in a grudge match on one of the biggest episodes of Monday Night Raw in WWE history.

WATCH: Unseen footage of Stephanie McMahon congratulating CM Punk following his win over Seth Rollins on Raw Netflix premiere

CM Punk and Stephanie McMahon (via WWE & @FadeAwayMedia/X)

CM Punk and Seth Rollins made history inside the Intuit Dome by headlining the first-ever Raw on Netflix. More than just a match, it was a clash for supremacy between two of WWE’s biggest stars. After a thrilling back-and-forth battle, The Best in the World emerged victorious. Following his hard-fought win, Punk received congratulations from several figures, including Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman.

In a clip shared on WWE’s YouTube channel, McMahon congratulated The Second City Saint on his victory, commending him for creating yet another monumental moment. Additionally, his former manager, Heyman, embraced the 46-year-old, offering a heartfelt gesture of mutual respect. Triple H also joined in, praising both Rollins and Punk for their stellar performance in the historic main event.

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The video clip also featured appearances from talents like The Rock and other WWE superstars who were present backstage during Raw’s historic Netflix debut. One standout moment that went viral online was an interaction between The Straight Edge Superstar and The Final Boss. The January 6 episode of Raw truly felt like a collaboration of the ages, cementing it as a memorable night in WWE history.

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The former AEW superstar silenced his critics with yet another exceptional performance in WWE. Following his historic win, Punk officially declared his entry into next month’s Royal Rumble match. With high aspirations for this year’s WrestleMania, all eyes are on The Straight Edge Superstar to see where his journey leads from here.

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CM Punk teases reunion with Paul Heyman

CM Punk and Paul Heyman are reportedly up to something, as the two were seen discussing a potential “favor” around the time of Survivor Series. While the nature of this favor remains a mystery, The Best in the World has been subtly keeping fans intrigued. Recently, Punk added fuel to the speculation by sharing a picture with Heyman, teasing a possible reunion in the near future.

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Paul Heyman and CM Punk (via WWE)

Taking to Instagram, the 46-year-old shared a picture with The Wiseman from the night of Raw’s Netflix debut, subtly reminding fans that he hasn’t forgotten about the favor he discussed with the WWE Hall of Famer. Interestingly, the post hinted that despite Heyman’s allegiance to Roman Reigns, he still shares an intriguing connection with Punk.

CM Punk via Instagram
CM Punk via Instagram

Punk has hinted that his favor with Heyman could secure him a spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41. How WWE chooses to unveil this mystery remains to be seen. The implications of this favor could significantly shape the future of WWE storylines. Fans wonder whether it will challenge Heyman’s loyalty to The Tribal Chief or not.

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