The History of Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk! AEW Dynamite Feb. 4, 2026 Review!

The WrestleTalk podcast analyzes the CM Punk versus Roman Reigns angle in WWE, focusing on the real-life tensions between Punk and The Shield stemming from Punk's 2014 podcast comments about Roman Reigns and WWE's creative direction. The hosts explore Seth Rollins's past criticisms of Punk and Jon Moxley's candid remarks about backstage drama in AEW, where Punk's behavior was a contributing factor. They also discuss WWE's adeptness at manipulating wrestler perceptions and fostering animosity. The conversation shifts to AEW Dynamite, praising its pacing, balanced star power, and compelling storylines, particularly the MJF title run and the emerging stars in the promotion. The hosts introduce a new segment, "Are you better or worse than Billy Gunn?" where they compare wrestlers to Billy Gunn based on in-ring ability, charisma, and overall impact.