The WWE Royal Rumble is set to take place on February 1, 2025 from Lucal Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 38th Royal Rumble marks the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 41.

CM Punk aimed to make an impact at the upcoming Royal Rumble by declaring he would eliminate WWE legend Hulk Hogan, a comment more meant to provoke than challenge. At 70, Hogan’s numerous surgeries hinder his ability to compete,

You just never know what CM Punk is going to say when he gets a microphone in his hand. Monday night on Raw he called out WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan.

CM Punk aims for a Royal Rumble win and a WrestleMania 41 main event after missing WrestleMania 40 due to injury. Facing top competitors like John Cena and Roman Reigns, Punk warned Hulk Hogan of elimination if he enters the Rumble.

CM Punk called out Hulk Hogan in a promo during Monday Night Raw, comments WWE cut out of their post on social media.

Hulk Hogan caught a major stray from CM Punk and was absolutely eviscerated during the Best in the World's promo on WWE RAW. Hogan was heavily booed at the RAW on Netflix premiere a couple of weeks ago.

Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, CM Punk has made his intentions clear: he wanted to win the battle royal and main event WrestleMania. On paper, the “Best in the World” has about as good a chance as anyone else in the game to win the Rumble,