Sun Apr 20 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## WrestleMania Rivalry Heats Up: Punk and Rollins Eye MMA Showdown
**Las Vegas, NV** – The tension between WWE superstars CM Punk and Seth Rollins is reaching a fever pitch, spilling over from the wrestling ring into the world of mixed martial arts. Ahead of their triple threat match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 this Saturday, both wrestlers have publicly challenged each other to an MMA fight.
Rollins, a former WWE Champion, expressed his willingness to face Punk in the UFC Octagon during a recent podcast appearance. He stated that while he wouldn’t fight other WWE wrestlers in an MMA setting, a bout against Punk is an exception. He even directly appealed to UFC President Dana White to book the fight.
Punk, who had a less-than-successful MMA career previously, responded with a fiery challenge of his own. He vowed to “punch [Rollins] in the face” at WrestleMania and warned Rollins of the impending “hell” he’ll face this weekend.
The intense rivalry adds a significant layer of anticipation to the already highly publicized WrestleMania match. With both wrestlers openly expressing their desire for an MMA clash, the possibility of a future Punk vs. Rollins fight outside the WWE ring is now very real. The fallout from Saturday’s event could very well determine whether this verbal sparring match turns into a legitimate MMA fight.
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