Finn Balor has responded after CM Punk hurled a microphone at him during a tense confrontation on the February 16 episode of WWE RAW, just weeks before their World Heavyweight Championship clash at Elimination Chamber.
The segment began with Punk addressing criticism from Adam Pearce and others who believe he is jeopardizing the WrestleMania 42 main event by defending his title on February 28.
Punk dismissed the concern, insisting he is “making it better,” while reiterating that he is the Best in the World — not Roman Reigns and not Finn Balor.
That brought out Balor, flanked by Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh. The Prince calmly countered Punk’s claim, arguing that being the best requires proving yourself across Europe, Mexico, Japan, and on your first night on RAW — a clear reference to his own resume. He declared himself the real Best in the World and promised to prove it in Chicago.
Punk fired back, suggesting Balor’s past accomplishments came without The Judgment Day by his side and claiming the group has become “an anchor” around his neck. Tensions escalated as CM Punk turned his back, daring them to attack. Balor held his teammates back — but Punk didn’t leave quietly.
Instead, the champion suddenly flung his microphone at Balor, striking him low. Despite the cheap shot, Balor didn’t flinch and immediately stopped JD from retaliating.
Finn Balor Reacts to CM Punk’s Mic Throw
Shortly after RAW, Balor posted a clip of the moment on X with a simple caption: “Balls Of Steel.”
Fans quickly flooded the replies, praising his composure and resilience ahead of the title bout. The exchange adds another layer to an already personal rivalry — and proves this feud isn’t just mic work, it’s microphone work.
With Elimination Chamber set for Chicago, the question now is simple: will Punk’s words — and throws — come back to hit him?
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