Imagine two larger-than-life wrestling icons, CM Punk and Roman Reigns, stepping out of the ring and into the animated world of Zootopia 2 as a pair of zebras—yes, you read that right, zebras. But here’s where it gets even more surreal: the director of the film, Jared Bush, recently revealed that watching these two wrestling legends bring their on-screen roles to life in the WWE ring was one of the most absurdly entertaining things he’s ever witnessed. And this is the part most people miss—it wasn’t just a coincidence; it was a delightful collision of worlds that left everyone, including Bush, in awe.
In Zootopia 2, CM Punk and Roman Reigns voice a dynamic duo of zebras known as the Zebros. What makes this casting even more fascinating is the timing: just as the movie was set to release, the two were locked in a high-stakes rivalry during WWE’s 2024 Men’s War Games. During the bout, they even nodded to their animated roles, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in the most unexpected way. And here’s the controversial part: while some fans loved the crossover, others questioned whether it cheapened the intensity of their WWE feud. What do you think—genius move or too much of a stretch?
In a recent interview with Screen Off Script (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXIqD6jj0t0&pp=ygUNd3dlIGludGVydmlldw%3D%3D), Bush praised the film’s casting team, particularly Grace Kim, for pairing Punk and Reigns. ‘We thought, what could be a fun duo for these zebras? And Grace said, ‘What about CM Punk and Roman Reigns?’ Immediately, we knew it was perfect,’ Bush recalled. But the real magic happened when the two wrestlers, seemingly unaware of the film’s release, started referencing their roles in the ring. ‘CM Punk literally said to Roman, ‘Zebros,’ and Roman did it back—in real life! It was one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen,’ Bush gushed.
This week on WWE Monday Night RAW, Roman Reigns even brought up their Zootopia 2 roles, further cementing the crossover’s impact. (For more on that, check out the full story here: https://www.fightful.com/uncategorized/roman-reigns-picks-cm-punk-as-his-wrestlemania-opponent-colt-cabana-podcast-part-time-schedule-wargames-mocking-zebros-2023-return-more-mentioned-in-heated-promo/) But here’s the question that’s dividing fans: Did this playful nod to their animated roles enhance their WWE personas, or did it distract from the seriousness of their rivalry? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one debate that’s far from over.
