After the intense face-off between CM Punk and Roman Reigns once again dominated social media discussions, the most talked-about moment from their second interaction ahead of the Show of Shows came from Punk’s iconic line, where he referenced the OTC’s father during his promo. While many fans were stunned by the remark, Reigns’ cousin, Nia Jax, appears to have her own take on the unforgettable exchange that unfolded on RAW.
‘The Irresistible Force’ recently appeared on the Beyond the Bell Podcast, where she discussed the recent rise of Lash Legend and reflected on her own journey in professional wrestling. During the conversation, the former Queen of the Ring also addressed the heated confrontation between Reigns and Punk, expressing strong confidence in her cousin as he prepares to challenge the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 42.
Nia Jax Roasts CM Punk After Comments About Roman Reigns’ Father
Reflecting on the exchange, Nia Jax noted that CM Punk appeared quite confident in that moment, but found it amusing that he quickly walked away after delivering the line to Roman Reigns.
“I think small men bark loud. In that moment right there, he was probably feeling a little confident. It’s funny because you see him walk away right after he says that line”, said Jax.
She further explained that comments like that do not bother her, emphasizing the physical dominance her family has consistently demonstrated over the years. Highlighting the legacy of her lineage, Jax pointed to the long-standing reputation of the Samoan wrestling family.
“That doesn’t bother me because I know what my family is physically capable of. We’ve shown it over the last three decades what our family is capable of, the Samoan Dynasty”.
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In what looked like a prediction from the Irresistible Force, Nia stated that ‘The OTC’ would be the one who would be standing tall at WrestleMania 42 despite Punk’s fiery promos and statements at the end.
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While everyone looked a bit disappointed with the way Triple H has booked the Road to WrestleMania 42 since the Royal Rumble, things took a turn when Roman Reigns and CM Punk got a pair of microphones and gave WrestleMania the perfect boost it needed.
Right after winning the 30-man battle royal, ‘The Tribal Chief’ made it clear that Punk never deserved to return to the company back in 2023, and his fairytale reign will be ending at the Grandest Stage of them all.
As ‘The Second City Saint’ had an instant classic with Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber, Reigns once again took it to social media by taking a shot at his hometown crowd, writing, “Not sure who looked more tired- the crowd or the champion”.
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With their most recent face-off on RAW, things have become immensely personal as Reigns had the perfect choice of words for the intention of having Punk back in the WWE, which made the Chicago native furious.
Promising that he will bury Reigns at WrestleMania, he made a statement by assuring him that the OTC will be buried next to his father.
As fans have been buzzing around over social media regarding the promo segment, their face-off once again proves how the Road to WrestleMania can be one to watch out for if these segments turn even more personal in the upcoming weeks.
