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Tyler Reddick Drives No. 45 Into WWE Raw With CM Punk After 2-for-2 Cup Start

The cameo underscored the NASCAR standout’s expanding mainstream profile.

Overview

  • During the Feb. 23 Raw in Atlanta, Reddick piloted his No. 45 Chumba Casino Toyota into the backstage area and lit up burnouts before exiting the car.
  • World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk rode with him, and the pair stepped out holding title belts, tapped them together, hugged, and headed inside.
  • WWE shared official video of the arrival on social media, amplifying a cross-sport moment that quickly drew widespread fan reaction.
  • The appearance followed Reddick’s Daytona 500 win and a next-week victory in Atlanta, making him the first driver since 2009 to open a Cup season with back-to-back wins.
  • Some outlets linked the visual to WrestleMania buzz, noting storyline talk about Roman Reigns’ potential opponent choice, though those implications remain speculative.