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CM Punk Eyes WrestleMania Showdown with Rising NXT Stars

2/2/2026

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CM Punk is gearing up for WrestleMania and is expected to face Roman Reigns in the main event.
He expressed interest in facing three NXT rising talents: Carmelo Hayes (NXT), Trick Williams (NXT), and Oba Femi (NXT).
Hayes is the current United States champion.
Punk could feud with one of these talents at next year's event in Saudi Arabia.

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Story summary

CM Punk is gearing up for WrestleMania and is expected to face Roman Reigns in the main event.
He expressed interest in facing three NXT rising talents: Carmelo Hayes (NXT), Trick Williams (NXT), and Oba Femi (NXT).
Hayes is the current United States champion.
Punk could feud with one of these talents at next year's event in Saudi Arabia.