CM Punk addressed recent speculation during the lead-up to WrestlePalooza on September 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, aiming to clarify details about his match alongside AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. The event, marking WWE’s first premium live event on ESPN, has drawn significant attention, particularly after comments made by AJ Lee hinted at unpredictable moments involving the four participants.
AJ Lee’s Playful Remarks and Punk’s Immediate Response
In an interview with ESPN, AJ Lee mentioned that her ring rust might actually work in her favor, making her moves less predictable. She joked about potential antics in the ring, including braiding Becky Lynch’s hair or even biting her. AJ also suggested that all four competitors might share a “four-way kiss” during the match, sparking widespread chatter among fans and media alike.
Listening nearby at their home while AJ spoke, CM Punk quickly intervened via Instagram Stories to dispel the kissing rumor. Whispering from another room, he emphasized that despite AJ’s unpredictable style, there would be no four-way kiss taking place during the event.
“I’m whispering because my wife is currently doing media. And I just overheard her say that she’s unpredictable,”
CM Punk explained.
“She doesn’t know what she’s going to do [at WrestlePalooza], and we all might four-way kiss. I just want everyone to know that that is not going to happen.”
— CM Punk, WWE wrestler
WrestlePalooza’s Build-Up and Main Event Spotlight
WrestlePalooza offers fans a high-stakes night with matches featuring notable WWE stars. Aside from the tag match involving CM Punk, AJ Lee, Seth Rollins, and Becky Lynch, the evening’s main event will spotlight John Cena facing Brock Lesnar, marking Lesnar’s first bout in over two years. This anticipated clash has heightened interest in the event, which will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Significance and Fan Expectations for the Event
The WrestlePalooza event represents a major moment for WWE’s collaboration with ESPN, expanding the promotion’s presence on mainstream sports networks. CM Punk’s clarification on the rumored four-way kiss puts the focus back on wrestling action rather than theatrics, setting expectations for a competitive and intense match. Fans can look forward to high-energy performances without distractions, underscoring WrestlePalooza’s importance in WWE’s growing profile on ESPN.
LMAO Punker IG story saying he heard AJ say to media they’d all would do a 4 way kiss at Wrestlepalooza 😭😭😂 pic.twitter.com/9cgUuWenyP
— Teffo (@Teffo_01) September 17, 2025
