The April 20 episode of WWE RAW took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with major fallout from WrestleMania 42. CM Punk opened the show with a promo addressing his loss to Roman Reigns in the Night Two main event.
Punk began on a serious note, speaking about recent personal losses. He mentioned his dog Larry and several WWE staff members who passed away in recent months, asking fans to show appreciation for those no longer here.
He then turned to WrestleMania, admitting the defeat carried extra weight.
“Something tells me that you’ll get me through my loss last night.”
Punk explained that holding the World Heavyweight Championship had helped him deal with grief in the past, but he made it clear he is not stepping away despite the setback.
“I’m not going to sulk or go on vacation, because you never know when a championship opportunity will fall out of the sky.”
He maintained his confidence, stating he is still the best in the world, even after the loss.
The segment shifted when Cody Rhodes entered, still showing visible damage from his WrestleMania match against Randy Orton. Punk acknowledged the interruption and asked if he had gone over his time, while Rhodes told him to stay in the ring.
Their exchange quickly became direct. Punk questioned whether Rhodes expected him to “crash out,” and Rhodes responded honestly.
“Yeah.”
Rhodes then misspoke while referencing Punk’s loss, which led to a blunt reply from Punk.
“I am a loser, but it’s okay.”
Punk closed by stating he would remain ready for the next opportunity before leaving the ring. Rhodes followed up with a clear message.
“Just say when.”
The segment set the tone for WWE RAW and positioned both men for potential developments following WrestleMania 42.
CM Punk Addresses WrestleMania 42 Loss, Confronts Cody Rhodes
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