# CM Punk and Cody Rhodes delivered strong promos.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Bleacher Report*

## Key points

- CM Punk openly criticized WWE's direction and called for WrestleMania ticket prices to drop.
- WWE allowed unscripted promos from CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, signaling internal panic about WrestleMania.
- Iyo Sky's return revitalized the lackluster Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill feud ahead of WrestleMania.
- Finn Bálor's 'Demon' persona is being rushed into his feud with Dominik Mysterio without proper buildup.

**Companies:** WWE
**Countries:** United States

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