CM Punk Returns to Thwart Seth Rollins in Omaha Showdown

OMAHA, Nebraska (May 5, 2025) — CM Punk made a shocking return to WWE Raw, interrupting a high-stakes match between Jey Uso and Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship.

The night began with Uso defending his title against Rollins, who had been relentless in his pursuit of the gold. Early in the match, Paul Heyman, Rollins’ manager, distracted Uso, allowing Rollins to gain the upper hand. Tensions escalated when Bron Breakker interfered, hitting Uso with a spear, but Sami Zayn came to Uso’s aid, leading to a chaotic main event.

The crowd erupted when Punk’s music hit, marking his return just weeks after hinting at needing more time off. His involvement tipped the balance, ultimately resulting in a no-contest as he took out both Rollins and Breakker.

“I’m back and I’m here to stay,” Punk declared in the ring as he stood alongside Zayn, solidifying himself and Uso against the formidable alliance of Rollins and Breakker.

Uso, who was defending his title for the first time since winning it, showcased his agility with a suicide dive onto Rollins early in the match, which had the crowd on their feet. As the match progressed, Rollins countered a spear into a pedigree, nearly securing the victory. The live audience erupted in chants as Uso barely kicked out of several near falls.

In the thick of the action, Breakker’s relentless assault on Uso drew Zayn back to the ring, creating a spirited back-and-forth contest. However, Rollins, with Heyman directing traffic from the sidelines, seemed poised to win until Punk intervened.

“There’s so much history between these guys, and to see Punk return like this — it’s unbelievable,” said commentator Michael Cole. “This is what wrestling is all about.”

The aftermath of the match sets the stage for upcoming storylines as WWE gears up for Backlash, where Uso’s championship reign and Punk’s re-emergence will carry the narrative into future events.

With tensions high and alliances forming, the wrestling world is sure to keep a close eye on how the landscape shifts in the coming weeks.