Cody Rhodes To CM Punk: ‘If We Shake Hands And Hug Right Now, Are You Going To Kick Me In The Balls And Turn On Me Too?’
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk shared a moment together before WrestleMania 42.
The 4/17 WWE SmackDown in Las Vegas was the final show before WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are scheduled to headline Night 1 of the event.
SmackDown’s main event segment featured Cody Rhodes, who was talking about his match against Orton. Before Rhodes could say much, he got interrupted by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, who’s set to defend his title against Roman Reigns on Night 2 of Mania.
Valid questions from both @CodyRhodes and @CMPunk 😅 pic.twitter.com/AKONsRmtAN
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
As Punk got into the ring, Rhodes asked him if he was going to turn on him like Orton.
“If we shake hands and hug right now, are you going to kick me in the balls and turn on me too?”
What a moment for @CMPunk and @CodyRhodes! 🥹 pic.twitter.com/CcncwcdrTE
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
Both wrestlers then talked about their history together.
"We're here to celebrate with the people!"@CMPunk and @CodyRhodes are doing it all for the WWE Universe! 💪 pic.twitter.com/6cQpnOnDYw
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
The segment ended with Rhodes getting emotional while praising Punk, and the latter saying he’s not here to cry but celebrate with fans.
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