The March 28, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown delivered one of the most intense and highly anticipated contract signings in recent history. With WrestleMania just days away, tensions were at an all-time high as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins met in the ring to make their upcoming match official.
As the show neared its climax, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis stood in the center of the ring, a large oak table before him with the contract ready for signatures. The atmosphere was electric as he introduced the participants. First to arrive was The Visionary Seth Rollins, clad in an extravagant, gold-and-black suit, his signature swagger on full display. The WWE Universe erupted in cheers, but there was an undercurrent of unease—everyone knew this segment would not end without chaos.
Next came CM Punk, whose return to WWE had already sent shockwaves through the industry. Dressed in his classic hoodie, he marched to the ring with a focused expression. The crowd reaction was mixed—deafening cheers from his loyal fans, but also a noticeable chorus of boos from those still skeptical of his return. He glanced at Rollins, the tension between them evident, as the two men exchanged a cold stare.
Finally, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, made his entrance. Accompanied by Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa, Reigns exuded confidence as he slowly walked to the ring, championship draped over his shoulder. The aura of dominance surrounding him was palpable, and the fans acknowledged his presence with a mix of admiration and hostility.
As all three men took their seats, Aldis wasted no time explaining the contract’s terms, ensuring that everyone understood what was at stake at WrestleMania 41: a triple-threat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Heyman, ever the strategist, whispered something to Reigns, but the champion remained silent, his eyes locked on his opponents.
Rollins was the first to sign, smirking as he scrawled his name across the paper, making it clear he was ready for war. Punk took a moment, staring at the contract, before finally signing as well. Then, all eyes turned to Reigns.
The Tribal Chief picked up the pen but hesitated. Instead of signing immediately, he leaned back and smirked. “You both think you belong at my table? You don’t. I allow you to sit here because I run this industry,” he said, his voice dripping with arrogance. Punk leaned in, responding with a simple yet venomous statement: “Sign it, Roman, or we’ll take that title without your permission.”
That was the trigger. Reigns slammed his hand on the table and signed the contract. Almost instantly, chaos erupted. Rollins lunged at Punk, while Solo Sikoa attempted to blindside him. Punk ducked, sending Solo crashing through the table. Reigns, infuriated, landed a Superman Punch on Rollins, but Punk struck Reigns with a GTS before security flooded the ring to separate them.
As the show faded to black, all three men were glaring at one another, their destinies set for WrestleMania 41.
