CM Punk helps Bert Kreischer hit chokeslams after WWE Raw goes off air
The post-show moment was part of an ongoing collaboration between WWE and Netflix, highlighting the show's increased integration of celebrity appearances.
WWE Raw continued its Netflix-era trend of incorporating celebrity guests as comedian and actor Bert Kreischer featured both at ringside and in a backstage segment during the April 8 episode. The show concluded with a high-energy brawl between CM Punk and Seth Rollins, but it was the post-show antics that had the crowd on their feet.
Following the main event, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller entered the ring, only to be interrupted by CM Punk. Despite taking a curb stomp from Rollins just moments earlier, Punk delivered a GTS (Go To Sleep) to both Theory and Waller.
He then introduced Kreischer into the ring, helping him hit back-to-back chokeslams on the downed Superstars.
The WWE's official X (formerly Twitter) account posted the moment, captioning it.
Looks like @CMPunk got a new tag team partner in @bertkreischer who hit a pair of CHOKESLAMS after #WWERaw on @netflix went off the air! 👀 pic.twitter.com/2f985HBpBY — WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2025
Earlier in the broadcast, Kreischer appeared in a backstage segment with American Alpha and Alpha Academy. The segment saw Kreischer and Otis tear their shirts in a moment of comedic hype.
His involvement with the WWE follows his developing friendship with Cody Rhodes, formed during the filming of the Go-Big Show television series.
Kreischer wasn't the only comedic figure involved in this week's episode. Fellow comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, a known wrestling enthusiast, joined Pat McAfee and Michael Cole on commentary for the WWE tag team title match between The New Day and The War Raiders. Hinchcliffe is also set to host the upcoming 'Roast of WrestleMania.'
The main show ended with a dramatic segment involving Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. Heyman pledged loyalty to both Roman Reigns and Punk before Rollins threatened physical harm. Punk intervened to protect Heyman, triggering a heated brawl with Rollins that closed the episode.
As WWE continues its crossover with Netflix, moments like these show the promotion's intent to blend entertainment with wrestling, attracting fans from multiple spheres.
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