CM Punk Cashes In His Money in the Bank, Puts Roman Reigns to Sleep in Shocking WWE Moment

 In a stunning turn of events, CM Punk made his long-awaited return to WWE and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract in a brutal showdown against Roman Reigns, ultimately putting "The Tribal Chief" to sleep with a devastating Anaconda Vise. The WWE Universe erupted as Punk, the self-proclaimed "Best in the World," seized his moment and dethroned one of the most dominant champions in recent history.  

The Build-Up: Punk’s Calculated Return  

CM Punk Cashes In His Money in the Bank, Puts Roman Reigns to Sleep in Shocking WWE Moment

After months of speculation, CM Punk shocked the world by re-signing with WWE and winning the 2024 Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Fans knew it was only a matter of time before he struck, but no one expected him to target Roman Reigns, who had held the Universal Championship for over 1,000 days.  

Punk bided his time, lurking in the shadows as Reigns continued his reign of dominance alongside The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, and The Usos). The tension reached its peak when Reigns, fresh off a grueling title defense, was left vulnerable—and Punk struck like a viper.  

The Cash-In: A Moment of Chaos 

CM Punk Cashes In His Money in the Bank, Puts Roman Reigns to Sleep in Shocking WWE Moment

Following a brutal WrestleMania main event where Reigns narrowly escaped defeat, the champion was battered and exhausted. As he celebrated in the ring, the familiar static of Punk’s theme hit, sending the crowd into a frenzy.  

Punk sprinted to the ring, briefcase in hand, and handed it to the referee. The bell rang, and the match was officially on. Reigns, still recovering, tried to fight back with desperate spears, but Punk dodged and countered with a Go to Sleep (GTS) that nearly ended it.  

CM Punk Cashes In His Money in the Bank, Puts Roman Reigns to Sleep in Shocking WWE Moment

However, Reigns kicked out at the last second, proving his resilience. Punk, unfazed, locked in the Anaconda Vise, his signature submission hold. Reigns fought with everything he had, but the damage was too much—he passed out in the hold, forcing the referee to call for the bell.  

The Aftermath: A New Era Begins 

As the arena exploded in cheers, CM Punk stood tall, holding the Universal Championship high. The Bloodline rushed the ring, but Punk escaped through the crowd, leaving Reigns unconscious in the center of the ring.  

This moment marks:  

- The end of Roman Reigns’ historic title reign  

- CM Punk’s first world championship in WWE in over a decade  

- A seismic shift in WWE’s power structure 

Fan Reactions & What’s Next  

Social media blew up after the cash-in, with fans divided:  

- Punk’s supporters hailed him as the rightful champion.  

- Reigns’ loyalists demanded an immediate rematch.  

- WWE analysts speculated whether The Rock, Seth Rollins, or Cody Rhodes would step up to challenge Punk next.  

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One thing is certain: WWE is now CM Punk’s playground, and the road to SummerSlam just got a lot more interesting.  

Final Thoughts: A Legendary Moment in Wrestling History  

CM Punk’s cash-in will go down as one of the most shocking MITB moments ever, reshaping WWE’s future. Was this the right move? Should Reigns get a rematch? Let us know in the comments!