Overview
- On the Feb. 2 Raw in Philadelphia, Reigns confronted CM Punk and said, "I'm picking you because I hate you," confirming his target for WrestleMania 42.
- WWE confirmed Reigns vs. Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at Allegiant Stadium on April 18–19 and began featuring the match in promotional materials.
- The selection steers Reigns away from the Undisputed WWE Championship, keeping Drew McIntyre’s challenger open with possibilities such as Cody Rhodes or the Elimination Chamber winner reported.
- Reporting indicates Reigns is working a limited schedule and is not expected to appear regularly on television until March.
- Women’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan teased interest in Stephanie Vaquer after the champion retained on Raw and said she will also scout Jade Cargill on SmackDown.