Roman Reigns powerbombs CM Punk through announce table on Raw, reigniting brutal feud

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Punk’s Age Comments Ignite Reigns’ Fury
• The Usos Create Opening for Devastation
• The Announce Table Destruction
• Bloodline Officially Back In Force
• Will Punk Overcome the Odds at WrestleMania 42?
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Roman Reigns snapped on CM Punk last night, sending shockwaves through Boston’s TD Garden. The OTC powerbombed Punk through the announce table to close out Raw on March 23. With WrestleMania 42 looming just 26 days away, their feud reaches a violent tipping point.

Punk’s Age Comments Ignite Reigns’ Fury

CM Punk opened the segment by dismissing Roman Reigns and his family. Punk bragged about his age and took direct shots at Reigns, claiming he covers his grey hair with Just For Men. The World Heavyweight Champion doubled down, saying Punk needs to watch his words before facing Reigns at The Showcase of the Immortals. Punk countered by stating that Reigns cannot accomplish anything without family backing him up.

The Usos became increasingly agitated by Punk‘s continued taunts about the family. Jey Uso charged down to ringside, ready for combat, while earlier in the evening tensions boiled over during a tag team match.

The Usos Create Opening for Devastation

Jimmy Uso initially tried to warn Jey against emotional decisions, referencing earlier mistakes that cost them in their tag title bout. However, Punk‘s continued remarks about the Samoan dynasty proved too much for Jey to ignore. Reigns arrived and commanded The Usos to leave his ring, but Punk seized the moment to mock the situation.

This triggered Jey‘s rampage. Reigns followed with a devastating Superman Punch to Punk‘s back of the head, leaving him vulnerable for the finishing sequence.

The Announce Table Destruction

Event Detail	Information
Location	TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Date	March 23, 2026
Finish Move	Spear followed by Powerbomb through table
Next Encounter	WrestleMania 42 main event

Reigns hit a lightning quick spear that sent Punk reeling. The OTC then slammed Punk repeatedly into the ring post before setting up the finishing blow. Reigns lifted Punk onto his shoulders and delivered a bone-jarring powerbomb that sent the champion crashing through the announce table. The Boston crowd erupted as the segment closed with Reigns standing over a broken Punk.

“I’m not the one that needs help,” Punk said, even as he lay writhled in pain on the broken announce table.

— CM Punk, World Heavyweight Champion

Bloodline Officially Back In Force

Reigns proved Punk‘s accusations correct during this segment. The OTC relied on The Usos to soften up their WrestleMania opponent. This dynamic has become central to their storyline, with Punk repeatedly claiming that Reigns cannot succeed alone. The Bloodline appears fully reassembled heading into The Grandest Stage of Them All.

This moment serves as a stark reminder of the family unit’s dominance in WWE. Roman’s cousins continue to play pivotal roles in his matches and segments.

Will Punk Overcome the Odds at WrestleMania 42?

The main event of WrestleMania 42 is officially set: CM Punk versus Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk has proven his mic skills and striking ability, but Reigns‘s dominance with family backing presents enormous obstacles. Will The Best in the World overcome the Tribal Chief and his entire family unit, or will The OTC retain his position atop WWE?

With less than a month until the biggest event of the wrestling year, both superstars have sent their messages loud and clear. Punk‘s age comments have sparked Reigns‘ competitive fire, and the announce table destruction on Raw demonstrates stakes have never been higher.

Sources

• Fightful – Comprehensive coverage of Roman Reigns powerbombing CM Punk through announce table
• CBS Sports – Complete WWE Raw results and match grades from March 23 episode
• Yahoo Sports – Live updates and highlights from Boston TD Garden event