CM Punk’s fiery promo on the April 6 episode of WWE RAW didn’t just target Roman Reigns — it also pulled Pat McAfee into the spotlight, setting off a quick response that added another layer to the ongoing WrestleMania 42 build.
Punk opened RAW with a heated address ahead of his showdown with Reigns, but somewhere between calling shots and cashing receipts, he turned his attention to McAfee — and didn’t exactly pull his punches.
Pat McAfee responds after CM Punk’s WWE RAW promo callout
During the segment, Punk referenced McAfee’s recent comments about WrestleMania ticket sales, delivering a pointed line: “Pat McAfee. You wanna talk about ticket sales? Call up the agent… Tell him to lower the ticket prices.”
It was a direct jab tied to McAfee’s heel turn and his criticism of WWE’s current business direction.
The comment didn’t stay in the ring for long. Shortly after this segment on RAW, McAfee took to X with a lighthearted but telling response.
Posting a GIF alongside a screenshot showing his name trending, he wrote, “I just had a nice little dinner… Put girl dahn for bed. I come back to my phone. Is this about me?” — a cheeky way of asking the obvious while still playing into the moment.
The exchange connects back to McAfee’s return on the April 3 episode of SmackDown, where he aligned with Randy Orton and questioned WrestleMania 42 ticket sales. He framed his involvement as a mission to “save the business,” even going as far as to promise he’d walk away if the Viper fails to win.
CM Punk’s response, however, flipped that narrative. By calling out ticket pricing and McAfee’s role, he shifted the focus back to the fans — or as some might say, he didn’t just cut a promo, he cut straight to the bottom line.
With WrestleMania 42 approaching, the verbal back-and-forth suggests this rivalry web is expanding. And if this keeps up, the only thing selling faster than tickets might be the tension.
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