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CM Punk has been called a mentor by many up-and-coming WWE Superstars on the roster. He is usually backstage at NXT and live events, and even on RAW and SmackDown, helping young wrestlers.
CM Punk didn’t pressure AJ Lee to return. Lee shocked fans around the world on the September 5, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown, as she returned to wrestling for the first time in ten years. Since then, Lee has wrestled in two matches. According to WrestleVotes and Fightful Select, Lee is expected to face Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42.
During the Countdown to Royal Rumble show, CM Punk called out Carmelo Hayes. The Second City Saint highlighted that he needed to win the United States Championship to become a Grand Slam Champion in the global juggernaut and stated that he was coming for the current champion, Hayes.
The Women's World Championship wasn't on the line in 2026's "Raw" kickoff, but the titleholder, Stephanie Vaquer, suffered a beatdown from Raquel Rodriguez that put her status in question after a real ankle injury. This was just the icing atop a show that heavily featured the women's division.
In an interview with Complex held before the Royal Rumble, Punk listed Carmelo Hayes, Oba Femi and others as up-and-coming wrestlers he sees big things in the future for. He also mentioned Lexis King as being someone he feels will “shock a lot of people” before his career is done.
Carmelo Hayes wants to wrestle CM Punk. During a recent interview with Complex News, CM Punk noted that he wants to face Carmelo Hayes, Oba Femi, and Trick Williams in the future. Now, Hayes is responding.