Summary

Roman Reigns delivered a message to CM Punk while appearing on The Tonight Show ahead of their world heavyweight title match at WWE WrestleMania 42. Reigns framed the appearance as evidence that he is the bigger mainstream name going into the match.

The segment follows through on the WrestleMania-week media build that had already been signaled in the earlier update on Reigns being set for The Tonight Show.

Roman Reigns and CM Punk WrestleMania 42 stakes after The Tonight Show appearance

Roman Reigns using a national late-night platform to address CM Punk directly raises the public profile of their WrestleMania 42 title match, and it gives WWE a clear star-power talking point in the final push.

Because the message was aimed at Punk by name and tied to their world heavyweight title bout, this promo also sharpens the personal edge of the match without adding any new stipulation.

Quote from Roman Reigns

"Phil, most likely you’re asleep right now and as you should be. You should be resting up because you need it. And you’re probably a little confused at your old age. You’re probably wondering, like, ‘why is Roman there and I’m here at home?’ That’s because I’m a way bigger star than you."

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.