In Madison Square Garden? Your Tribal Chief will end this embarrassment at WrestleMania. https://t.co/BoRV4nJyur
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) March 31, 2026
In the meantime, Reigns will be taking some time off to lick his wounds from last night’s attack, as he is currently not scheduled to appear on “Raw” or any other WWE programming until April 13, just days before he and Punk’s WrestleMania match. Punk, meanwhile, is expected to be on hand for “Raw” one week from now, where he will likely address the growing advantage he has gotten over Reigns in the past three weeks.
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Cody Rhodes has opened up about his exit from AEW, revealing that the real reason behind his departure has never been publicly disclosed, even four years later. Speaking during a media appearance in New York City on The Breakfast Club, Rhodes addressed the ongoing speculation and made it clear that most fan theories are far from accurate.
Rhodes explained that the decision to remain silent about his AEW exit came largely from his wife, Brandi Rhodes. He praised her for choosing to move forward without discussing the details, calling the approach selfless.
He said, “Our departure from when we left the company we were with and helped create, and that was AEW, it came down to her deciding to not talk about it, that departure. Like, we’re not going to talk about it. We’re moving on. Did bad stuff happen? Good stuff happened too. I’m not going to talk about it.”
While that silence helped them transition into the next phase of their careers, Rhodes admitted it also created space for speculation.
He added, “One of the sad things about not talking about why we left and the departure, one of the difficult things was narratives get created. Stories get told, podcasts happen, fans literally think they know what happened when no one’s been even close. And what I would say is the selfless part, she lives with that. She owns that. She respects not just here, but the place we left enough to say, I’m not going to talk about that. And that made it so that they’re good, they’re out of here. That was very, very helpful for us. And again, good stuff happened there too. But that’s what I mean by selfless, because she lives with that.”
Rhodes did acknowledge in past comments that a personal issue played a role in his exit and that he felt disrespected toward the end of his time with AEW. Despite that, he has continued to speak positively about the company and maintains respect for the promotion.
Since leaving AEW in February 2022, Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 and has gone on to become a three-time Undisputed WWE Champion. He is now preparing for another major milestone as he heads into his fourth straight WrestleMania main event.
Rhodes is set to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the Night 1 main event of WrestleMania 42 on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CM Punk’s intense night at Madison Square Garden continued even after WWE RAW went off the air, as the World Heavyweight Champion was involved in a heated exchange with a fan following the broadcast.
A video shared on TikTok quickly gained attention, showing a fan loudly taunting Punk while he stood on the announce table after the show ended. The fan repeatedly shouted insults and voiced support for Roman Reigns, who is set to face Punk at WrestleMania 42.
The fan yelled, “Booooo! You suck! You suck! You suck! I acknowledge Roman! I acknowledge Roman!”
Punk initially reacted in a mocking manner by performing Roman Reigns’ signature acknowledgment gesture. However, the situation escalated when the fan continued shouting.
Punk responded directly, saying, “F** you, buddy! This is The Garden. The marquee says ‘wrestling,’ not ‘cinema,’ you f**ing idiot.”
The fan continued the exchange by targeting Punk’s age.
He shouted, “You’re old! You’re old! You’re old!”
The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about incidents from the night, adding to an already heated atmosphere surrounding Punk’s ongoing rivalry with Reigns.
Earlier in the evening on WWE RAW, Punk and Reigns closed the show with a chaotic brawl. Roman Reigns entered the ring to address the crowd, but Punk interrupted and immediately went on the attack. The fight spilled to ringside as both men exchanged heavy strikes.
Punk gained momentum by slamming Reigns into the announce table and the ring post. Reigns responded with a spear, but Punk countered with a GTS. The situation escalated further as Punk continued the assault, eventually powerbombing Reigns through the announce table.
WWE officials rushed in throughout the segment, attempting to separate both competitors, but struggled to contain the situation. The segment ended with Punk standing tall in front of the Madison Square Garden crowd.
The off-air confrontation with the fan added another layer to Punk’s night, highlighting the intense reactions surrounding his feud with Roman Reigns heading into WrestleMania 42.
@toilish Sharing a “moment” with CM Punk #wwe #wweraw #wrestlingtiktok #cmpunk #wwefan ♬ original sound – OTC☝🏼
CM Punk WWE RAW MSG Confrontation With Fan After Show
WWE has announced that Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WrestleMania III will receive the Immortal Moment Award at the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. The match becomes only the second to receive this honor, following Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13.
The WrestleMania III main event took place in 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan. On that night, Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant to retain the WWF Championship in front of a record-setting crowd. The match remains one of the most recognized moments in wrestling history.
The highlight of the bout came when Hogan lifted and bodyslammed Andre the Giant, a moment that WWE has replayed for decades. That scene continues to stand as one of the defining visuals of WrestleMania and WWE as a whole.
The Immortal Moment Award was introduced in 2025 to honor matches that have had a lasting impact on WWE history. The first recipient was Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13, a match widely praised for its storytelling and influence.
This year’s induction also allows WWE to honor Hulk Hogan following his passing in July 2025. Hogan had already been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice during his career. He entered as a solo inductee in 2005 and later as part of the nWo in 2020 alongside Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman.
Andre the Giant holds a unique place in WWE history as well. He was the first-ever inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1993, shortly after his passing. His legacy remains closely tied to WrestleMania III and his rivalry with Hogan.
The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at Dolby Live inside Park MGM in Las Vegas. The event will take place during WrestleMania 42 weekend and will celebrate some of the most important moments and figures in WWE history.
With this announcement, WWE continues to highlight the lasting impact of WrestleMania III, ensuring that one of its most iconic matches receives recognition for its place in wrestling history.
2026 WWE Hall of Fame Class
Stephanie McMahon
AJ Styles
Demolition (Ax and Smash)
Dennis Rodman
Sid Vicious (posthumous Legacy Award)
Bad News Brown (posthumous Legacy Award)
WWE Immortal Moment Award: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant — WrestleMania III
WrestleMania III Immortal Moment Award Honors Hogan vs Andre
In Madison Square Garden?
