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Former WWE writer Matt McCarthy had some interesting details to share about CM Punk's incredible rivalry with The Rock back in 2013.

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CM Punk vs The Rock went down almost 10 years ago at the Royal Rumble.

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CM Punk was not happy with the script

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CM Punk reigned supreme as the WWE Champion of the world and recorded the longest reign at 434 days at the time.

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“I remember Punk being handed a promo about The Rock and him refusing to [say it],” McCarthy said. “He’s like, ‘So now I’ve got to f***ing put over The Rock? F*** that.’ I remember that happening. I don’t recall anyone walking out per se.” McCarthy revealed.

McCarthy compares the situation to Sasha Banks and Naomi, but there was one difference!

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CM Punk has always had problems with the rock

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Needless to say, that's all in the past now with The Rock and CM Punk now on very cordial terms with each other.

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