The road to WWE WrestleMania 42 just got a whole lot more thrilling after the explosive conclusion to the March 23, 2026, episode of Monday Night RAW. With Roman Reigns having clinched the 2026 Royal Rumble, he set his sights on a showdown with CM Punk in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The build-up to this clash has been nothing short of electrifying. Reigns and Punk have been locked in a fiery rivalry, with both superstars not hesitating to get personal. This week, their feud reached a new level of intensity.
Previously, the exchanges between Reigns and Punk were mostly verbal, but this episode saw The Usos jump into the fray, escalating the tension. In a dramatic twist, Reigns took control, delivering a devastating Spear to Punk and following it up with a powerbomb through the announcer's table. Yet, even in the chaos, Punk managed to flash a defiant smile, playing mind games with Reigns as the cameras caught the moment.
The thrilling end to RAW caught the attention of Buffalo Bills' star Dion Dawkins. At 31, Dawkins couldn't contain his excitement for WrestleMania 42, tweeting, “What an ending to Monday night [WWE] [three flushed face emojis] WrestleMania going to be insane.”
Adding another layer of intrigue to the wrestling world, Logan Paul, fresh off his feud with NFL legend Tom Brady, threw down a $1M boxing challenge to any active NFL players. The challenge sparked a flurry of responses from players like Dion Dawkins and Chase DeMoor.
Dawkins responded with a casual, “Sure sure why not,” accepting Paul's challenge. However, the showdown was not to be, as WWE advised Paul against moving forward with it, leading to Le'Veon Bell dubbing him “ducking.”
As WrestleMania 42 approaches, the excitement is palpable, and the stakes have never been higher. Fans are in for an unforgettable event.