CM Punk, the World Heavyweight Champion in WWE, recently broke character to reach out to Chad Gable, who has been absent from television since June 9, 2025, due to an injury. Gable, currently portraying the character Original El Grande Americano, shared his workout goals on Instagram, prompting Punk to respond with a supportive message: 'Wish I was there.' This exchange is notable as babyface wrestlers typically do not engage positively with heel characters on social media. Punk is currently training for a highly anticipated match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, where tensions have escalated following a physical altercation between the two. Punk's rivalry with Reigns has become personal, especially after he disrespected Reigns' father, WWE legend Sika Anoa'i. As the storyline develops, Punk is expected to seek allies in his fight against Reigns, who has the backing of The Usos.