Pro wrestling and motorsports came together in a big way on this week’s WWE RAW episode, as reigning Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick showed up along with none other than CM Punk.
Reddick, who drives the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing, pulled into the arena in his actual race car. The team is co-owned by Michael Jordan, and it has quickly become one of the most talked-about teams in NASCAR. Reddick has been a big part of that success.
CM Punk Makes NASCAR-Style Entrance With Daytona 500 Champion
Tyler Reddick performed an epic burnout as he entered with his Camry. Sitting in the passenger seat was reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Reddick recently won the Daytona 500. It is one of the biggest wins a NASCAR driver can attain, and it boosted his status even more this season.
Next to him, the WWE star held up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The clips of two current champions immediately went viral online.
The WINNER of the Daytona 500 @tyler_reddick arrives in style with the WrestleMania Title! ?
— WWE (@WWE) February 24, 2026
AND is joined by World Heavyweight Champion @CMPunk! @ChumbaCasino | @23xiracing pic.twitter.com/vEuD2J2eoM
CM Punk has been a NASCAR fan for a long time. He was also involved in a promotional partnership earlier. In 2019, he served as a “primer” for NASCAR’s return to NBC Sports, and even filmed a hype video ahead of the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Meanwhile, Reddick’s appearance on WWE Raw was another sign that his popularity is growing outside of NASCAR. His recent seasons show how much he has improved and stayed consistent.
In 2022, while driving for Richard Childress Racing, Reddick had a breakout year and earned his first three Cup Series wins. He moved to 23XI Racing in 2023 and kept that momentum going. In 2024, he had his strongest overall season yet. He won three races, scored 12 top-five finishes, and captured the Regular Season Championship.
His 2025 season didn’t meet expectations, but he managed to stay in the top 10 in points. Now in 2026, Reddick looks like one of the top drivers in the sport.
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