Roman Reigns
I’ll Crush CM Punk At Mania
… As Long As My Emotions Don’t Take Over
Published
Adam Glyn
Roman Reigns is training ’round the clock ahead of his showdown with CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 … and while he’s ready to crush “The Best in the World” in Vegas — he says there’s one thing that could come between him and the Heavyweight Championship.
His emotions.
The “Original Tribal Chief” was leaving Del Frisco’s in NYC this week … when the cameras asked how he’s staying in tip-top shape weeks before stepping foot on “The Grandest Stage of Them All” — and he admitted his regimen “sucks.”
RR broke it all down … revealing he does three-a-days and meal prepping with no cheat meals whatsoever. In fact, his order at the steakhouse wasn’t a cheat meal at all, as he still had his health as a priority.
So when it comes to Punk, it’ll be his 11th Mania main event … and he said they just keep getting bigger and bigger.
While he’s got the edge in athleticism, Reigns credits Punk for being a top competitor … meaning he has to be on his Ps and Qs.
“I have to make sure that I have all my ducks aligned, I’m focused. Because when I get a little bit emotional, I take my eye off the ball, I can miss,” Reigns said.
“If I do everything right, he doesn’t have a chance, but he’s good at making people make mistakes.”
Reigns last held the championship in 2024 … when he fell to Cody Rhodes.
As for his acting career, Reigns said he’s doing a good job balancing it with WWE … and there are a lot of good gigs that are gaining his interest.
There’s been some chatter about his time on set for “Street Fighter” — Rhodes, his costar in the flick, claimed the two were forced to keep a distance off camera … but Roman said it was the “American Nightmare” who requested the separation due to nerves.
Check out the whole clip … nice guy!!
