WWE Shock Build to WrestleMania 42: Why Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk Is Being Called Wrestling’s Biggest Possible Match
The road to WrestleMania 42 is already heating up, and one upcoming clash is dominating wrestling conversations everywhere. Veteran star Matt Hardy recently shared strong thoughts about the growing rivalry between WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Roman Reigns—and he didn’t hold back when describing just how massive this showdown could be.
Speaking on the latest episode of Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the TNA star broke down the intense promo exchange between Punk and Reigns on Monday Night Raw. The confrontation followed Reigns officially choosing Punk as his WrestleMania opponent during the February 2 episode of Raw, setting the stage for what many expect to headline Night Two of the event.
Hardy pointed out that the segment felt unusually real, blurring the lines between storyline and genuine emotion. He explained that both men seemed to pull from real-life feelings and history, which made the exchange hit harder with fans.
According to Hardy, the tension was so convincing that it left viewers questioning whether the rivalry goes deeper than scripted storytelling. At the same time, he acknowledged that both superstars worked together perfectly to create a powerful moment, delivering sharp arguments and counterarguments about their journeys and impact on each other’s careers leading to this main event stage.
When discussing the actual match, Hardy made his biggest statement. He believes this could be the largest matchup wrestling can currently offer—purely based on star power and drawing ability. In his view, pairing two of the industry’s biggest names creates a true box-office-level main event that feels worthy of WrestleMania’s spotlight.
With WrestleMania 42 approaching, anticipation continues to build. If the intensity of their promos is any indication, fans could be in for one of the most talked-about WrestleMania main events in years.
