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00:06The President of the United States
01:09It's Clobber!
01:30Look in my eyes, I can't see.
01:35No person I see.
01:40I'm a ranger, I won't change.
01:46I can't believe you want to breathe.
01:52No person I see.
01:56No person I see.
01:59I can't hear.
01:59Ladies and gentlemen, I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the names that are written on the
02:05jacket of CM Punk tonight.
02:06There are four men that was extremely important in not only CM Punk's life, but also the life of all
02:11of us in WWE.
02:13On the front you see the name of Bo Luters.
02:15He is from the Chicago Rock Band Harm's Way.
02:18He passed away on April 1st, not having the opportunity to see this main event tonight.
02:22And then there's three men on the arm of CM Punk that are being remembered today from the service in
02:29WWE.
02:30It is our first WrestleMania without them.
02:32The legendary camera operator, Jim Shank, who passed away.
02:37Very close friend of mine.
02:39It means a lot that Punk is honoring him.
02:42Kerwin Silphys, a longtime director in WWE.
02:45A man who brought me on board and mentored me when I started in this company.
02:49And of course, Davey Coates, who was so important and instrumental in bringing WWE on live international tours for many,
02:58many years.
02:58And on the back of CM Punk's jacket, he pays homage to the late, great Harley Race.
03:05One of the true influences in the career of the man known and the best in the world.
03:40The
04:03It is time for our Main Event, Take It Home, Alicia Taylor.
04:16The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
04:23And it is for the World Heavyweight Championship.
04:35Introducing first the challenger from Pensacola, Florida.
04:46Weighing in at 265 pounds,
04:52the OTC Roman Reigns.
05:16And his opponent, from Chicago, Illinois.
05:25Weighing in at 218 pounds,
05:33he is the World Heavyweight Champion, C.M. Punch.
05:45It is a big fight field in the city that knows all about epic confrontations.
05:52In Las Vegas, C.M. Punch, the World Heavyweight Champion,
05:57in his very first WrestleMania Main Event in a one-on-one match
06:02against the man who is headlined now 11 WrestleManias.
06:05A man who is unfamiliar as being introduced as the challenger,
06:10the tribal chief Roman Reigns.
06:13Reigns and Punk set the square off one-on-one for the World Heavyweight Championship.
06:20Oh man, we are getting a real life what if right now.
06:25This is like Jordan versus LeBron in a one-on-one game.
06:29That thing you always wanted to see.
06:31Usually, you only get this in a video game,
06:34but we are getting it live in living color right now.
06:38Roman Reigns told Punk,
06:39you want to play tough guy? You're not on my level.
06:42You'll never be on my level.
06:43And I'm going to prove that to you tonight.
06:45I'm going to embarrass you on the grandest stage of all
06:48in a matchup that's extremely personal.
06:51They've talked about their families.
06:53They've talked about their legacy.
06:55And now it comes down to this.
06:57who truly is the best in the world.
07:00We'll put it right now, Michael Cole.
07:02They've talked a lot of trash to one another.
07:04Said you're not as good as me.
07:05But both men have shown up here tonight in Vegas
07:08in the best shape of their career.
07:10Abs popping.
07:11That's a level of respect.
07:44Great way, let's talk strategy.
07:46If you're Roman Reigns, what do you do to win the world title tonight?
07:49It's pure power against a man who simply cannot match you in that department.
07:54Reigns, the bigger, stronger athlete.
07:55That has to be the go-to.
07:57If you're CM Punk, how do you keep the gold?
07:59You lean on the fact that you are so proud of your heritage,
08:03your history in this game, your deep range of attacks.
08:06Let's catch Roman Reigns with something he's simply not prepared for.
08:14Right from the off, you see how agitated Roman Reigns is.
08:18I feel already.
08:19Punk is in the mind of Roman Reigns here.
08:22Yeah, the question has been over the past few weeks,
08:25who is in control mentally?
08:27Has it been Punk?
08:28Has it been Roman?
08:29I don't know if CM Punk has ever not been in control mentally
08:33of any rivalry in the history of his career.
08:36At least he would believe so.
08:47Things starting to heat upside headlock now by Punk.
08:51Animosity began back in 2012 when The Shield burst on the scene.
08:55Rollins, Ambrose, and Reigns at the behest of CM Punk.
08:58Roman told me in an interview, Punk was nice to them for two weeks,
09:01and then he turned into an ass, you know what I mean.
09:04And Punk would turn his back on them.
09:06Yeah, it was clearly never a benevolent act from Punk.
09:09At the time, it was a move to help protect Punk at the top of the card.
09:13This is a difference to Punk these days.
09:16Even things up.
09:17But that one rocked the challenge.
09:20And then CM Punk would leave the company for almost a decade.
09:24Roman Reigns would come into his own.
09:26CM Punk with a disrespectful slap to Roman.
09:28Roman would carry this company through some of the most important times in its history,
09:33including the pandemic era.
09:34And then one of the greatest title reigns of all time.
09:37Then Punk would return to much fanfare, which ticked off Roman Reigns.
09:41Roman now, Samoan dropped to Punk.
09:45And this is Roman showing early that I have the power, I control the pace in this ring, not you
09:51Punk.
09:52There's gonna be no quick victory here tonight, I promise you that.
09:55Both men, so durable, can dig deep, so motivated, that's why they are right here, where they belong in the
10:02main event.
10:02And Punk now with a chop to Reigns, that just ticked Reigns off and delivers a right hand.
10:08The thing about Punk, he can't get into a fist fight with Roman.
10:12That's not gonna help him.
10:14He's gotta outwit Reigns tonight.
10:17It's that cerebral power of Punk that can help him in this match.
10:21I promise you, CM Punk knows every angle and every strategy, thought it all through.
10:27He never once thought he was gonna win a slugfest with Roman Reigns.
10:30And now Roman sending Punk over the top rope to the floor.
10:32Remember, Punk's got the champ's advantage.
10:36Reigns has gotta pin or submit Punk to win the title tonight.
10:38And our official Rod Zapata, who has to control this match, begins the count.
10:47And now Roman Reigns steps out of the ring, always in control, never a hurry for Reigns.
10:54Nor should they be, that has been the strategy of Roman Reigns going back over a decade.
10:59It's what's led him to main event after main event here at WrestleMania.
11:04But looking for some breathing room now is the champ and he's gonna get knocked.
11:09And now Punk, who's gonna get bounced off the table, was able to block.
11:12And now it's Roman Reigns, who goes head first into the Spanish announce desk.
11:22And now it's Punk unloading, looking around.
11:27Roman Reigns now sends Punk into the barricade.
11:30It's that effortless power of Reigns that has come to the fall once again.
11:34Just when it looked like Punk may have built up a little head of steam.
11:38Turned around in the blink of an eye and hold on here.
11:41And smart move by Reigns, back into the ring to break the count.
11:44And now brings the fight again to Punk here outside.
11:47Right hand, Punk lands on our table.
11:50Roman Reigns is just the picture of effortless calm.
11:55Never one to panic, always in control.
11:58Look another way.
12:00Doing my best.
12:01And Punk now sent into the WWE Universe.
12:05Roman telling the official, just hang on one sec, back into the ring to break the count.
12:08You gotta believe Rod Zapata.
12:10Uh-oh, wait a minute.
12:12Roman up on our announce table.
12:15Roman, jump on the road.
12:17Reigns again.
12:20Standing on our announce table here.
12:23Punk took a seat in the front row.
12:26The point I was gonna make is you gotta believe the official.
12:35Is gonna give some leeway here in this match.
12:39Well, so should he.
12:40Nobody wants to see this one team play.
12:43Oh, and Punk now off the barricade to take out Roman.
12:45The whole one.
12:46And Punk now is feeling it.
12:58That is the stubbornness, the defiance, the charisma that has led CM Punk to have the career he was never
13:06supposed to have.
13:07Yeah, but maybe Punk should worry about Wade.
13:09He just took him off the table and it was four hard.
13:12And that was tailbone first for CM Punk.
13:15You know, it's been said a number of times.
13:18CM Punk's arrogance can hurt him, Wade.
13:21And we saw an example of that there.
13:24CM Punk would never be anywhere near the main event of WrestleMania if he didn't have said arrogance.
13:29Yes, at times it catches him.
13:33Cover, cover by Roman Reigns for the world title.
13:38Without that CM Punk would not be the man he is today.
13:42Let's face it.
13:42You like that, huh?
13:44Yeah, mock me again, bitch.
13:46Mock me again, huh?
13:47That's what happens, huh?
13:49This ain't promo day.
13:51It ain't Twitter, son.
13:54Now Roman's in his element.
14:00Mock still fighting back.
14:03A man who's been an underdog a lot of his career, Wade.
14:06We know about the guts and the hearts and the determination of Punk.
14:11Oh, and a big boot to Punk.
14:13Here's the cover.
14:14Hook of the leg.
14:15And a kick out.
14:16Punk talked to us earlier today.
14:18And he talked about how he knows he's lucky.
14:20How he knows it's a special time for him to be world champion.
14:23He would have never been in this position.
14:24But Seth Rollins got hurt.
14:26So then he had the opportunity to take on Jey Uso at Saturday night's main event where he won the
14:31title.
14:31Punk said he's going to live every day understanding that he wasn't supposed to be here.
14:36Yeah, some people don't get invited.
14:37They have to break right into heaven.
14:40And that is what CM Punk did.
14:42Oh!
14:42But heaven ain't feeling too good right now.
14:46It's starting to feel like burning fires in hell.
14:51Punk, of course, brought into this mess Roman's late great father Sika, Wild Samoans who once competed at WrestleMania.
15:00That brought this to another level.
15:04Roman said no one in his legendary family respects CM Punk.
15:09Oh!
15:10Lift it up!
15:12Five!
15:13One!
15:15Two!
15:16Three!
15:18Five!
15:19Four!
15:21Four!
15:24Four!
15:24Four!
15:25Four!
15:25Oh!
15:25Punk with that massive clothesline by Reigns.
15:27Cover!
15:27Hook to the leg!
15:29Four!
15:29Ball for the world title.
15:31And there is just an extra level of stank on every shot that Roman Reigns is throwing at CM Punk.
15:38He said it himself when he won the Royal Rumble, immediately choosing CM Punk.
15:43Why?
15:43Because Punk, I hate you.
15:45I hate everything about you.
15:47And now that is playing out in the ring.
15:50Remember, both of these men were involved in that triple threat with Rollins last year at WrestleMania.
15:54Where Heyman and Rollins would join forces.
15:57And now Roman Reigns locked and loaded in the corner.
16:00Punk trying to hang on.
16:03Went for a Superman punch.
16:05Punk sidestep, clothesline to Reigns.
16:08The beat too long.
16:09You can't do that against someone who's gonna CM Punk even when you think you've got him beat.
16:15Punk from the top rope crossbody.
16:18And now pounding away on Roman Reigns.
16:21Punk showing that he can pounding ground for the best of him.
16:24Punk is just unfading here, and he's taken a hell of a beating already from Roman Reigns,
16:29but now giving it back in spades.
16:32Yeah, but how many times during his title reign have we thought Punk was down and out,
16:36that it was all over, and he was able to fight back.
16:39Just go back to that matchup at SummerSlam against Gunther, written off a million times,
16:44but somehow, some way, found a path to victory.
16:48That heel kick by CM Punk, shocking Roman.
16:51And this is that grit inside CM Punk from hardscrabble beginnings in this industry,
16:59scratching and clawing for every opportunity.
17:03This is that grit that could prove a path to victory now for CM Punk.
17:09That's the running bulldog by Punk.
17:12And Punk says, let's go nighty night.
17:17Looking for the go to sleep to retain the world title.
17:21Well, it's always been the killer blow from CM Punk.
17:24Connect with this victory is yours.
17:26History tells us that.
17:28Punk, measuring Roman, he's trying to get his wits about him,
17:32trying to make it back to his feet.
17:34I don't think he's gonna like what's gonna meet him there.
17:36Reigns is in shock right now.
17:38Right now, got him in position, looking for the GTS.
17:41Reigns though, able to deliver a couple of elbows and post Punk in the corner.
17:47And that burst of adrenaline just when you need it, that is a signature of Roman Reigns.
17:54Superman Punch, another signature.
17:56Punk's down.
17:57Is he out?
17:58No.
17:59Kick out.
18:02I mean, how impressive is the resistance here of a perfectly executed Superman Punch?
18:08Straight to the left of the jaw of CM Punk.
18:12That's a KO in anyone's money, but not tonight.
18:17Roman says he feels naked without a championship.
18:22He should have gold around his waist.
18:24For 1,316 days, he held the WWE Championship as he rolled with an iron fist over WWE.
18:32He wants to get back to the top here tonight.
18:35I mean, how odd was it watching Roman Reigns come to the ring first tonight on his entrance.
18:47And Punk though, met him with a high knee.
18:51Punk had Reigns outsmarted there.
19:02And another running high knee by Punk.
19:05And now completely surprising Reigns by this pace this deep into the matchup.
19:10That short arm clothesline by Punk, another one taking Reigns down.
19:15And Punk looking completely assertive at this stage in the match.
19:18I don't think anyone saw this coming.
19:22And Punk's got a chip on his shoulder.
19:23He's got a lot to prove, Wade.
19:25I mean, he's been proving it his entire career.
19:28And like Roman, Roman was spotted for the top from the very beginning to his credit.
19:33And now Roman.
19:34He's proven management right there.
19:35Out to the floor.
19:36Here comes Punk.
19:38Suicide dive.
19:39Reigns driven into the Spanish announce table.
19:41That lower back hit hard right on the corner of that table.
19:44And there's no respite whatsoever.
19:53Punk doing what he wants his way, which has been his career.
19:58Reigns bounced off our table.
19:59And you just see the belief in CM Punk.
20:04Thinks he's got this completely in hand now.
20:08And perhaps that is sapping the strength out of Roman Reigns.
20:15Roman has been all out of sorts here as Punk has taken control of this match.
20:19Just peppering Roman Reigns with shots here.
20:22The OTC looking absolutely spent on the desk here.
20:26And now Punk is the one breaking the can temporarily.
20:31And Roman Reigns is out on our announce desk here.
20:35The referee admonishing Punk, but...
20:40Punk's got that look in his eye.
20:46Punk's got some big ideas.
20:48Oh my God.
20:49Punk going up to the top rope.
20:51Roman's in trouble here on the desk.
20:54And Roman Reigns.
20:55Punk took too much time.
20:59And a recovery.
21:00Oh no.
21:01Just in the nick of time for Roman Reigns there as disaster loomed.
21:07Nice elbow from Punk to Reigns as these two battle out on the apron.
21:12Back to that slugfest that CM Punk surely did not want any part of.
21:16But he's holding his own here.
21:19Paintbrush poop by Roman.
21:22These are just all shots.
21:23Oh God.
21:24That would drop a normal human being.
21:27Not these two.
21:31And Roman's got Punk hung up.
21:34And they tied up there.
21:35A lot of strain on that left knee of CM Punk.
21:37And again the referee in this match, Wade.
21:40Letting the lot go.
21:41And you can't blame him.
21:43One of the most anticipated main events in WrestleMania history.
21:47One.
21:47Like a human punch back here.
21:49This could be very dangerous.
21:50One, two.
21:51CM Punk's defenseless.
21:53Roman Reigns is teeing off on Punk.
21:55Punk can't defend himself here.
21:58One, two, three.
21:59That is why it's a master plan from the OTC.
22:03Four.
22:05Give him a good one.
22:06God.
22:07Oh no.
22:08Roman Reigns.
22:09Superman punch to a helpless Punk.
22:14And he's not stopping there, Cole.
22:17Another one.
22:18Roman.
22:19You know, the official's gotta step in here and try to get Punk out of this situation.
22:23This is dangerous now for Punk.
22:26Just shot after shot.
22:27The biggest shots imaginable.
22:29And Punk is toast.
22:36Roman unloading on the champion.
22:38We're looking right at his eyes.
22:40Glossed over, eyes in the back of his head.
22:43Blood rushing to the brain.
22:46Covered in bruises around that forehead, those temples.
22:50And I think he's bleeding from the mouth.
22:53Roman smells blood.
22:54I think Punk is bleeding from the mouth.
22:55Probably loosened a few teeth in the process.
22:57And now, I don't know what the hell Roman Reigns is cooking up.
23:01This could risk a disqualification.
23:03Rod, you gotta do something, Rod, you gotta get in here.
23:05No, the steps off the face of CM Punk.
23:09And I know you gotta give leeway in this match, right?
23:11God, Punk is in a real mess.
23:14God.
23:14Yeah, Punk's been busted open by those steps.
23:18Roman needs to be really careful.
23:20He's really lost it here.
23:21And I'm surprised the ref didn't throw that out.
23:24You're right, though, it's the main event of WrestleMania.
23:26Nobody wants that.
23:27It's a negative you could have real down in the fight.
23:30It's personal.
23:31There's a lot of animosity here.
23:35CM Punk is in a really bad way.
23:37And of course, gloating now is Roman Reigns,
23:40who's completely in pole position.
23:42And this is why.
23:43That's what busted the mouth of CM Punk.
23:46And he was busted in the forehead by the steps.
23:48No, this is-
23:49And you saw the official put on gloves out here.
23:51He's gotta deal with Punk who's injured.
23:53As Roman Reigns now clears off the Spanish announce table.
23:56And you're now seeing the very worst of Roman Reigns.
23:59Well, this is the reason this man was a four-year champion.
24:03He shows remorse for no one.
24:06Roman Reigns.
24:10Roman didn't just come here to win, did he?
24:12He came here to make a public spectacle of a man he professes the hate.
24:21That he was gonna embarrass Punk.
24:24That he was gonna humiliate him.
24:25He's doing that.
24:26And now, speaking of the shield, Punk is up high.
24:30CM Punk onto the Spanish at Al's table and throw it.
24:35Oh my god.
24:36Punk's a mess.
24:38Reigns has put him through the table.
24:43We'll take another look at this.
24:45We talked about the power advantage of Reigns.
24:47This is how you use it.
24:48And you maximize that advantage.
24:51The body of CM Punk, which has been beaten, battered to a bloody pulp.
24:58And the referee may end up having to stop this.
25:00And again, Wade, for Roman Reigns, this is about the world title, right?
25:03But it's about much more than that.
25:05It's about punishing this man.
25:06It's about torturing this man.
25:08It's about taking out all that anger and all that frustration that Roman Reigns has
25:12had for Punk over the years here tonight.
25:14This is ten plus years of hatred from Roman Reigns.
25:17Yeah.
25:18But what he feels Punk did to him, what Punk said about him,
25:21it's all coming out here in Vegas in our main event.
25:26Punk sent into the center of the ring as Roman Reigns lets out the war cry.
25:34And now Roman went for the spear.
25:36Punk!
25:36Punk!
25:37With it!
25:38Oh, GTS!
25:39Out of nowhere!
25:40Cover by Punk!
25:41Is he gonna do it?
25:42Roman Reigns kicked out!
25:52Well, Punk's dead and buried here surely.
25:55Lining up for the spear.
25:57But no, CM Punk shocking the world once again.
26:02But even more shockingly perhaps a late kick out from the OTC keeping this alive.
26:1155,255 tonight looking on in Las Vegas.
26:15At an incredible main event between CM Punk the world champion and the challenger Roman Reigns.
26:22And somehow, and I don't know how, Roman Reigns has lost control of this match.
26:28Well, after getting a paint brushing, CM Punk unfathomably may be about to secure this championship.
26:35Looking for another jeep.
26:37Go to sleep and Roman Reigns now with momentum.
26:39Go to sleep.
26:41Cover!
26:42Go!
26:43Go!
26:47Go!
26:48Now we're cooking.
26:49Well, both men have taken the biggest shots.
26:53Both men have been equal to it.
26:56And this spear to a severely debilitated CM Punk had to be the end.
27:03And this is what we were talking about earlier, Wade.
27:07I don't know how he does it, but CM Punk never says die.
27:11He never gives up.
27:12There's something inside this man that drives him to do these unhuman things.
27:18He's the most stubborn human being you could ever meet.
27:22It's why management have always despised him.
27:25It's why he never got the invite to the dance.
27:28But it's why he is who he is.
27:31And it's why Roman Reigns is now losing it.
27:33Yeah, Roman Reigns just saw the look on his face.
27:35Complete and utter shock at Punk being able to kick out.
27:38And now continuing to punish Punk.
27:40Driving his beaten up face into the mat.
27:42Shoving his face into the mat.
27:45And it is rare you see Roman Reigns completely unglued.
27:48But perhaps now Serene Karl passing back over the great man.
27:53Realizing he has the ball in his court.
27:56And...
27:56And now he tells Punk it's time for a nighttime story.
28:00It's been too late.
28:02I'm gonna sleep right now.
28:05I don't wanna do this.
28:07I don't wanna do this.
28:13And again, the rebel in Punk.
28:18CM Punk has been as gutsy as can be here.
28:22But it's slipping away very quickly.
28:25And this could be a humiliating end to CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship reign.
28:33Roman Reigns has in store here what I think he does.
28:37Roman's loving this.
28:38He's got Punk in position to utilize Punk's own move against him.
28:44Acknowledge me, Las Vegas.
28:50Wait for the GTS blocked over by Punk.
28:53Punk caught him with a kick to the ear.
28:54Roman Reigns down to retain.
28:56From out of nowhere, Roman kicks it to again.
28:59Well, right at the death, CM Punk just finding a little something.
29:03And that roundhouse kick may have spun this around again.
29:06But Punk looks like a broken man here.
29:12But a broken man possessed.
29:20He doesn't know how to die.
29:22I mean, it's been his entire career.
29:24Every time you think this man was dead and buried.
29:27That his career was over.
29:28That he couldn't come back and do anything again.
29:30He's here.
29:30He's the world champion.
29:32And he's doing it against one of the best ever.
29:33And Roman Reigns.
29:34And now, gonna pull out Roman Reigns' own move on him.
29:38Locked and loaded is CM Punk.
29:46When the Superman punch it connected.
29:48Cover by Punk.
29:49Can you imagine?
29:50No!
29:52Can you imagine the embarrassment if Reigns had lost to that?
29:56Well, now a little ground and pound from CM Punk.
29:59Struggling to stay at a vertical base.
30:03Gonna use the ropes to prop him up.
30:05But suddenly, the calm man in this match seems to be CM Punk.
30:09And if the body can keep on cooperating, it's Punk to win.
30:13What is Punk up to here?
30:16Well, he just took a...
30:17That's an ulafala, of course, that one of our fans was wearing.
30:21And now, this is really gonna stick to Roman Reigns.
30:24The ulafala, of course, the symbol that represents the king.
30:28The tribal chief, the OTC Roman Reigns.
30:31And Punk now shoving it in Reigns' face.
30:36We may have a new tribal chief imminently here, Cole.
30:40And Reigns is not gonna like this.
30:44Looking for a spear. Reigns caught him. Reigns caught him.
30:47In a guillotine. In a guillotine.
30:50Roman's got Punk in a guillotine.
30:51And it might be lights out time for the second City Saint here.
30:56Who's getting swung around.
30:58Oh, Punk throws him up though.
30:59Almost had him. Almost had him.
31:01That was two and three quarters.
31:03Anaconda Vice.
31:05Locked in center of the ring.
31:08And Reigns is a long way from the ropes.
31:10Desperation times for the OTC.
31:12Is Reigns gonna top out to the Anaconda Vice of CM Punk?
31:16He's got it locked in.
31:17In sheer agony. And the lights are fading for Reigns.
31:21And this might be the only chance he has.
31:24Roman trying to fight his way out of this.
31:26Trying to somehow break this hold.
31:28Well, Punk ain't releasing it, but he's forced to now.
31:30And now Roman turns it into a choke again.
31:33Reigns now with the guillotine locked in on Punk.
31:36Counter for counter.
31:37And it's now Reigns who's got control.
31:40Will Punk tap out?
31:42Will Reigns win the title by submission?
31:44Punk is fading badly here.
31:47The legs are locked in.
31:48What is Punk cooking up?
31:49Punk now.
31:51What a counter.
31:53What a reversal.
31:57Looking for the sharpshooter.
31:58And Roman Reigns doesn't allow it to happen.
32:03That last shot.
32:04That last heel and straight back into the guillotine.
32:08And Punk may be out.
32:09Reigns has got it in here.
32:10That might have been the last gasp for Punk.
32:12Well, it was an awkward strike from the heel right to the jaw of CM Punk.
32:16And he dropped instantly in the worst possible spot.
32:21Fortuitous for Roman Reigns, but still.
32:23And again, Punk turns this into a petty combination.
32:26It actually looked like both men's shoulders were down there.
32:29But nonetheless, both men collide center of the ring.
32:34Listen to this place.
32:36My God.
32:39Well, I think we both need a breather at the desk here right now.
32:42I feel for the two competitors in the ring.
32:46Where the hell do they go from here?
32:48Who has any energy left?
33:04Critical point in the matchup.
33:06Champion challenger have been beaten up.
33:09Energy completely sapped both men.
33:13Perhaps terminally weakened.
33:15But somebody has to win this thing.
33:19And they're still talking trash to one another.
33:27He's still there now.
33:28He got it.
33:49Box in the ears of Roman. Box in the ears of Puck.
33:53Chopped to Reigns. Chopped to Puck. Chopped to Reigns.
33:56right hand by Roman
33:58and now the slugfest continues
34:00two sluggers in the 12th round
34:03who's going to drop
34:07knee caught Roman still on his feet
34:10knee caught Punk
34:11who's still on his feet
34:12something's got to give here Wade
34:15both men driven by
34:17pure hatred this would have been over
34:19a long time ago without that
34:23headbutt
34:24and again Punk's got that wound on the head
34:26I'm not sure that was wise
34:27kind of drop both men in the process
34:32forehead to forehead
34:33both men woozy
34:35shots now missing
34:36you mentioned 12th round
34:394th quarter
34:409th inning
34:43what do you have left
34:44who's got more heart
34:46who's got more guts
34:48Las Vegas knows all about 12th round magic
34:51who's going to bring it now
34:52it's like old school Hagler Hearns here tonight
35:00Punk with a low blow
35:01he distracted the official
35:04he delivered a low blow
35:05and Punk with a go to sleep
35:07Punk going to steal the
35:10championship protection
35:11and a kick out
35:21do what you've got to do to kick your title
35:24well that was a hail Mary from CM Punk
35:28but it was not answered
35:36and when this doesn't work
35:38the referee
35:40temporarily
35:41unsighted
35:42a low blow
35:44a GTS
35:46and maybe you have to accept
35:49that it ain't gonna be your night
35:52well Punk dropping elbow after elbow
35:56and another one as
35:57Reigns just tries to recover
35:59from this onslaught now
36:02by Punk
36:03well I don't know what else Punk has in store
36:06I don't know what else tactically
36:07he can possibly have
36:09after that
36:10that was a break glass
36:11an emergency scenario
36:13from Reigns kicked out
36:24this place
36:25is electric
36:26I told you it was one of the great main events
36:29in Wrestlemania history
36:34and now CM Punk
36:35gonna place Roman Reigns on the table
36:38he has not yet recovered from the low blow
36:40and the numerous elbows
36:41delivered by Punk to Reigns
36:43Punk barely has the strength
36:45to get the massive frame of Reigns there
36:47but he manages it in the end
36:49and there's nothing
36:51nothing at all happening
36:52in the eyes of the OTC
36:55perhaps on a different planet right now
36:59and no clue
37:00what CM Punk is currently
37:02conspiring to execute
37:04I'll tell you what he's thinking of doing
37:05he's coming up to the top rope
37:07Roman Reigns is on the announce table
37:09high risk maneuver
37:10coming for CM Punk
37:11do what you gotta do
37:13to keep your title
37:16go big or go home
37:19go big or go big or go big or go big
37:52unsurprisingly the referee
37:53taking a very close look
37:55after what we just saw
37:57Punk going for broke
37:58Punk connecting
38:00Roman Reigns looking dead and buried
38:03at this point
38:03and Punk barely faring any better
38:06this looks like a disaster scene out here
38:09somehow Punk's back to his feet
38:11Roman Reigns is writhing in pain
38:13Punk simply cannot stay on his feet
38:17stumbling around
38:19but somehow looking the better
38:21of these two warriors
38:23who put it all on the line here
38:24in the main event
38:25Warriors is the apt word
38:27to describe these two men
38:30this has been one hell of a match
38:32the referee's now barking
38:33at CM Punk get back in the ring
38:35I think it's a little too late
38:36for law and order ref
38:39putting everything
38:40on the line
38:42for the championship
38:43Punk crawling toward Roman Reigns
38:48Punk has Reigns exactly where he needs him now
38:52can he deliver that killer blow
38:54Punk has done everything
38:56he's pulled out all the stops
38:58and now he's looking to put
38:59Roman Reigns away
39:00with one more
39:01go to sleep
39:08GTS connecting
39:09caught Roman on the chin
39:13Reigns though
39:14he just fell right back
39:15out of Punk's shoulders
39:16it bounced off the road
39:18there's no way Reigns
39:19can even hold his own weight
39:20up there
39:21and what a landing for Reigns
39:23the worst possible one
39:25Punk with Reigns
39:26up yet again
39:27and he just collapsed
39:29Punk just collapsed
39:31Punk is spent
39:32Punk is toast
39:35what a lucky escape
39:37for Roman Reigns
39:38although can he do
39:40anything with it
39:40it looks unlikely
39:47exhaustion now setting in
39:49pushing the limits
39:50of humanity
39:51both men
40:00Spear
40:02but Roman can't capitalize
40:05and Punk just ate it
40:30Reigns again with momentum
40:31another Spear to Punk
40:35cover by Roman
40:36crowd a new champ
40:38got it
40:42here is your winner
40:46and new world heavyweight champion
40:53the OTC Roman Reigns
41:02Roman Reigns
41:04Roman Reigns is now a seven time
41:06world champion
41:08the tribal chief
41:10is back
41:11at the head of the table
41:20I mean you can't take anything away
41:22from the warrior CM Punk
41:24what a tremendous champion
41:30but what an epic main event
41:34to cap off Wrestlemania
41:37two men in that ring
41:38who went above and beyond
41:40the realms
41:41of what should be possible
41:43in pursuit
41:44of the world heavyweight championship
41:47CM Punk
41:48never says die
41:49I mentioned it before
41:51it is the MO
41:52of his entire career
41:54in fact the MO
41:56of his entire life
41:57and it looked like
41:58once again tonight
41:59CM Punk
42:00was going to do
42:01everything in his power
42:03to continue to reign
42:05as world heavyweight champion
42:07but in the end
42:08it was just too much
42:10the exhaustion
42:11got to Punk
42:12Roman Reigns capitalized
42:14it is the new champion
42:16well let's look at
42:18some of the highlights
42:20of this match
42:20this is CM Punk
42:21going for Bro
42:22connecting
42:24from the top row
42:26through the announce table
42:28putting his body
42:29on the line
42:30that's how much
42:31he needed this win
42:32but here's where
42:33the exhaustion
42:34kicked in
42:34going for yet another
42:36GTS
42:36this would have been
42:37the killer blow
42:38that much we know
42:39but CM Punk
42:40after so much abuse
42:42simply wilting
42:44under the weight
42:45of the OTC's carcass
42:48that at that point
42:49was defenseless
42:50but here
42:50that spear
42:52number one
42:53followed up
42:54by number two
42:55and CM Punk
42:56as groggy as you like
42:58simply
42:59was spent
43:09just one of the most
43:11stunning matches
43:12I have ever
43:14personally
43:14witnessed here
43:17and Roman Reigns
43:19tonight
43:19in the main event
43:20of Wrestlemania
43:21the glory
43:22and the gold
43:23are all yours
43:35all seems
43:37right in the world
43:38once again
43:39Roman Reigns
43:42is holding gold
43:44Roman Reigns
43:46is a world champion
43:48ones to the sky
43:50for the OTC
43:52the tribal chief
43:55who's back
43:56at the head
43:57of the table
44:00the middle
44:01and that was
44:28we're back
44:37you can all say what you want
44:41but roman reigns was built for wrestlemania
44:59you can all say
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