CM Punk
vs
Drew McIntyre
Two years of genuine hatred — real and worked — collide on the grandest stage. The rivalry that defined 2025 WWE reaches its climax at WrestleMania 41.
The Rivalry
Started with CM Punk's return to WWE in late 2023, escalated into real backstage heat, locker room confrontations, and one of the most layered storylines in modern WWE history.
Stipulation Watch
Rumoured stipulations include Hell in a Cell, I Quit Match, or an Unsanctioned Street Fight — each would reflect the personal nature of this feud. A standard singles match would feel underwhelming.
The Stakes
Beyond wins and losses — this is about pride, legacy, and who has the last word. Whoever loses at WM41 may never fully escape the other's shadow again.
Rivalry Timeline
CM Punk Returns to WWE
Punk's return at Survivor Series ignites the wrestling world. Immediate friction with Drew McIntyre backstage.
Royal Rumble Aftermath
Tensions escalate on Raw. Drew cuts promos exposing what he claims is Punk's true character. The crowd doesn't know what to believe.
Punk Injury — Drew Wins
CM Punk tears his tricep. Drew McIntyre capitalises, winning the WWE Championship. He dedicates the win to exposing Punk.
Punk Returns — War Continues
Punk comes back more dangerous than ever. The personal heat between both men has never been more real or more compelling.
Road to WrestleMania 41
Both men manoeuvre to secure the WrestleMania showdown. The city of Las Vegas will be the final battlefield.
Match Breakdown
CM Punk
The Best in the World
- +Unmatched promo ability — wins the crowd every time
- +WrestleMania experience — knows how to deliver big match moments
- +Technical wrestling mastery — GTS, Anaconda Vice
- -Injury history — tricep, knee concerns heading in
Drew McIntyre
The Scottish Warrior
- +Motivated like never before — personal investment in this match
- +Power game + Claymore Kick — devastating finishing sequence
- +Former WWE Champion — knows championship-level pressure
- -WrestleMania main event losses — can he finally get the W?
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What They're Saying
Mark Henry (Busted Open Radio): "I'm excited for WrestleMania even more than I already was. I was already excited about CM Punk. I..."
2 months ago
Dave LaGreca (Busted Open Radio): "This Friday night on SmackDown, it is Drew McIntyre versus Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship."
2 months ago
Roman Reigns (Busted Open Radio): "You're gonna retire me? You're gonna retire CM Punk? Well brother you just made the list. You wen..."
2 months ago
CM Punk (POST Wrestling): "I've got to carry your bullshit to wrestlemania... I'm going to put you on one of those Cena reti..."
2 months ago
Davey Portman (POST Wrestling): "CM Punk taking a trick out of Christian's bag and telling Roman Reigns, hey, your dad? Your dad's..."
2 months ago
Peter Rosenberg (Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg): "I would not be remotely surprised to see that happen [Roman Reigns showing footage of CM Punk's U..."
2 months ago
Adam Silverstein (Getting Over Wrestling Podcast): "Cody Rhodes winning back the WWE Championship over Drew McIntyre in the main event of SmackDown o..."
2 months ago
CM Punk (Getting Over Wrestling Podcast): "I'm sorry Roman Reigns treated you, the Bloodline and his family like garbage over the years. I'm..."
2 months ago
Kenny (Inside The Ropes): "Drew McIntyre is leaving after WrestleMania to go and film Highlander. If it is that, that's goin..."
2 months ago
Peter Rosenberg (Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg): "There's no way that CM Punk mentioning Sika wasn't something that was considered. There's no word..."
2 months ago
CM Punk (Getting Over Wrestling Podcast): "Fuck you, buddy. This is the garden. The marquee says wrestling, not cinema, you fucking idiot."
2 months ago
Jeff Hawkins on Voices of Wrestling: "CM Punk is going to get booed out of the building at WrestleMania."
2 months ago