Overview
- Reigns announced on the Feb. 3 RAW in Philadelphia that he will challenge World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk at WrestleMania on April 18–19.
- His Royal Rumble victory in Riyadh granted him the right to select his WrestleMania opponent.
- Reigns chose Punk over WWE Champion Drew McIntyre following a tense in-ring exchange.
- Their shared history includes a 2014 singles match won by Reigns and a WrestleMania 41 triple threat with Seth Rollins.
- Reporting suggests Punk may defend his title at Elimination Chamber on Feb. 28 in Chicago, with Finn Balor mentioned as a possible challenger.