After a 14-year absence, CM Punk is set to appear at a WWE event in Japan, marking a significant return to the country. The Best in the World will take part in the Super Show Japan tour on October 17 and 18, participating alongside a star-studded lineup of wrestlers in this major international event.
The announcement was made recently by WWE Japan on their X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming CM Punk’s involvement. Other notable names expected to perform include Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, LA Knight, AJ Styles, The New Day, Finn Balor, and Seth Rollins, along with prominent Japanese wrestlers such as Shinsuke Nakamura, Giulia, and IYO SKY.
Background on CM Punk’s Previous Matches in Japan
CM Punk has a history of matches in Japan but has not competed there since a WWE RAW House Show held on December 1, 2011, at the Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa. During that event, he defended the World Heavyweight Championship successfully against Alberto Del Rio. His forthcoming participation in the Super Show will mark his first in-country appearance since that match.
Fans have shown enthusiasm for Punk’s long-awaited comeback to Japan, highlighted by WWE Japan’s recent post featuring the phrase “CMパンクが東京にやって来る🤩,” celebrating his return to Tokyo.
Upcoming Tag Team Match Featuring CM Punk and AJ Lee
Since CM Punk’s return to WWE in 2023, several anticipated matchups have finally been realized. One eagerly awaited development has been the return of his wife and former Divas Champion, AJ Lee, who made her WWE comeback earlier this month.
A tag team match featuring CM Punk and AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch is scheduled for Wrestlepalooza on September 20. This match follows a recent incident where Becky Lynch assisted Seth Rollins in a confrontation with CM Punk at Clash in Paris. The bout brings together two wrestling couples who have exchanged words and engaged physically in recent weeks.
The Significance of CM Punk’s Return to Japan and WWE’s Global Reach
CM Punk’s return to a WWE event in Japan after more than a decade underscores WWE’s expanding international presence and Punk’s ongoing relevance in the wrestling world. His participation in the Super Show Japan tour not only reconnects him with a key market but also complements the growing roster of global talent featured in WWE events.
The tag team match at Wrestlepalooza further highlights the dynamic storylines WWE continues to develop, drawing fans into compelling narratives involving top stars. CM Punk’s involvement helps maintain momentum for WWE’s ongoing programming and international tours.
