John Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber was one of the biggest moments in WWE history. However, it looks like WWE fans could be in for another major betrayal, as CM Punk might turn heel next. If this happens, he could join The Rock and Cena, forming an unstoppable faction that could change WWE forever.
CM Punk’s Heel Turn: A Story 12 Years in the Making?
At Elimination Chamber 2025, CM Punk was seconds away from victory when John Cena stole the win, crushing Punk’s dream of main-eventing WrestleMania. Now, with limited time left in his career, Punk may realize that his best option is to turn to the dark side.
Punk has never main-evented WrestleMania, and at 46 years old, he knows his days in wrestling are numbered. If he aligns himself with The Rock, The Final Boss, he could secure a main event spot at WrestleMania 42—a dream he has chased his entire career.
Ironically, Punk’s last major heel turn happened in 2012, when he attacked The Rock on RAW’s 1000th episode. Back then, he resented Rock for returning, taking his WWE Championship, and getting the WrestleMania spotlight against Cena in 2013.
Now, life has come full circle—Punk could team up with the very man he once despised. To prove his loyalty, Punk might interfere in Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 41 match, helping Cena defeat Rhodes to become a record-breaking 17-time World Champion.
Stone Cold Steve Austin Could Return to Even the Odds
If Punk joins The Rock and Cena, Cody Rhodes will be badly outnumbered. This could set the stage for the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin, who has a long history with The Rock.
Austin has faced The Rock at three different WrestleManias, and their legendary rivalry remains one of the greatest in WWE history.
Austin has addressed rumors of his return, stating that while he hasn’t had formal talks with WWE, he could be in town for WrestleMania 41. WWE originally planned for Austin to return last year, but negotiations fell through, and The Undertaker filled in instead.
With a possible 3-on-1 scenario against Cody, WWE might bring in Austin to help even the odds, setting up an electrifying moment at WrestleMania 41.
If CM Punk turns heel and joins The Rock and John Cena, it would be a historic betrayal, shaking WWE to its core. This would give The Rock’s faction even more power while positioning CM Punk for a future WrestleMania main event. However, if this happens, Cody Rhodes will need backup—and that’s where Stone Cold Steve Austin could return to save the day.
With WrestleMania 41 just weeks away, WWE fans should brace for some massive twists and shocking moments.
FAQs
Is CM Punk turning heel at WrestleMania 41?
There is speculation that CM Punk could turn heel and align with The Rock and John Cena to cost Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Why would CM Punk join The Rock and John Cena?
CM Punk has never main-evented WrestleMania. Aligning with The Rock could secure him a main event spot at WrestleMania 42.
Has CM Punk turned on The Rock before?
Yes, CM Punk turned heel on The Rock during RAW’s 1000th episode in 2012, attacking him before their WWE Championship feud.
Could Stone Cold Steve Austin return at WrestleMania 41?
There are rumors that Stone Cold could return to help Cody Rhodes if CM Punk, The Rock, and John Cena team up against him.
When was Stone Cold Steve Austin’s last WWE match?
Austin last wrestled at WrestleMania 38 in 2022 against Kevin Owens, but he has hinted that he may return in the future.
