CM Punk has recognized AJ Lee and Becky Lynch for significantly reinvigorating his WWE rivalry with Seth Rollins. Since returning at Survivor Series in 2023, Punk’s clashes with Rollins have drawn mixed reactions, but the recent involvement of these two women has sparked renewed interest in the storyline.
Background of the Punk-Rollins Rivalry and Recent Developments
CM Punk and Seth Rollins have been engaged in an intermittent feud throughout Punk’s current WWE tenure. Despite their ongoing confrontations, some fans had begun showing signs of fatigue with the repeated exchanges. The dynamic shifted notably at Clash In Paris when Becky Lynch assisted Rollins in retaining the World Heavyweight Championship, aligning herself with the faction known as The Vision.
Shortly after, AJ Lee made her WWE return during the September 5 episode of SmackDown in Chicago, where she teamed up with Punk to face Rollins and Lynch at the upcoming Wrestlepalooza event. This addition has helped deepen the narrative surrounding the feud, drawing fresh attention from the audience.
CM Punk’s Perspective on Adding AJ Lee and Becky Lynch to the Feud
Speaking on ESPN ahead of Wrestlepalooza, CM Punk credited AJ Lee and Becky Lynch for revitalizing the storyline with Seth Rollins. Punk highlighted their unique contributions to the feud’s appeal by saying:
“People can be sick of me and Seth going back and forth, wrestling, talking, fighting, being divas, whatever – you immediately throw two very accomplished, interesting New York Times best selling author, badass women in the mix, and yeah it gets a lot more interesting doesn’t it.” – CM Punk
This statement underscores how the inclusion of established, multi-talented figures like Lee and Lynch has enhanced the feud beyond the usual back-and-forth between the two men.
Upcoming Match at Wrestlepalooza and Event Highlights
The feud between Punk, Rollins, Lee, and Lynch is set to be a centerpiece of Wrestlepalooza, scheduled to take place tomorrow night. In addition to this match, the event will also kick off with a high-profile bout between Brock Lesnar and John Cena, as announced by Pat McAfee on the Pat McAfee Show.
Impact on WWE Narrative and Audience Engagement
The involvement of AJ Lee and Becky Lynch has breathed new life into a feud that some fans perceived as repetitive. Their participation introduces fresh dynamics and character depth to the rivalry, likely boosting WWE’s storytelling appeal. With Wrestlepalooza poised as the next major showdown, expectations remain high for exciting developments that could influence future WWE programming and character arcs.
CM Punk praises both AJ Lee and Becky Lynch for adding interest due to people getting bored of his feud with Seth Rollins:
"People can be sick of me and Seth going back and forth, wrestling, talking, fighting, being divas, whatever – you immediately throw two very accomplished,… pic.twitter.com/ZzuL05YATn
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) September 19, 2025
