CM Punk became visibly emotional on SmackDown following the return of his wife, AJ Lee, to WWE after an absence of over ten years. The heartfelt moment unfolded at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, where fans captured Punk’s reaction as he absorbed the significance of the occasion once the broadcast ended. This marked a rare and personal instance of vulnerability from The Second City Saint during the show.
Clash in Paris Match Sparks New Rivalries
At the Clash in Paris event, CM Punk came close to capturing the World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4-Way match. He had Seth Rollins locked in a GTS finisher before a masked Becky Lynch intervened to protect Rollins’ title. The rivalry intensified further on the following RAW episode, where Lynch escalated tensions by slapping Punk multiple times, deepening the animosity between the two sides.
SmackDown’s Chicago Showdown Features Unexpected Alliance
During SmackDown’s return to Chicago, Rollins and Lynch attempted to unsettle Punk by targeting his hometown crowd. The Straightedge Superstar responded decisively by revealing a surprise ally—his wife AJ Lee—who launched a fierce assault on Lynch. The confrontation between the two power couples energized the audience, punctuating the night with high tension and drama.
Emotional Celebration with the Home Crowd
As SmackDown concluded, Punk and Lee shared a heartfelt celebration with the home crowd, eliciting strong cheers throughout the arena. A ringside fan documented Punk’s emotional response as he looked on with awe at AJ Lee’s return, demonstrating the deep personal meaning of this moment for the couple and their supporters.
Anticipated Mixed Tag Team Match at Wrestlepalooza
Though not yet officially announced, speculation surrounds a potential mixed tag team match pitting CM Punk and AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at the upcoming Wrestlepalooza event. This would mark a highly anticipated clash between two prominent WWE power couples and build on the ongoing narrative from recent shows.
First Official Tag Team Match for Punk and Lee
If confirmed, the Wrestlepalooza match will be the first time CM Punk and AJ Lee team up in an official contest, despite their long history together. They have shared the ring during various segments but never competed side by side. AJ Lee’s previous WWE involvement includes refereeing a tag match on an episode of RAW in 2012 featuring Punk and Dolph Ziggler, while opponents Rollins and Lynch boast an undefeated 3-0 tag team record.
