On the October 6th episode of WWE Raw in Dallas, CM Punk made his much-anticipated return after nearly two weeks away, addressing the crowd and discussing his recent win at Wrestlepalooza as well as his ambition to reclaim the World Championship. His comeback set the stage for a dramatic shift as the Usos hinted strongly at a heel turn during the live broadcast.
CM Punk Returns and Shares Reasons for Absence
During his segment, CM Punk, known as the Second City Saint, explained that his recent absence was due to celebrating his Wrestlepalooza victory alongside his wife, AJ Lee. He also stated that he deliberately stayed out of Cody Rhodes’ conflict with Seth Rollins leading up to Crown Jewel 2025 in Perth, Australia. With four matches already scheduled for the upcoming pay-per-view event, Punk confirmed he will not be participating in the Australian show.
Heated Confrontation Between Usos, LA Knight, and CM Punk
After Punk’s speech, LA Knight and Jey Uso interrupted to express their intentions to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Championship. The situation escalated when Jimmy Uso appeared to back his brother. Tensions peaked as Jey Uso delivered a superkick to LA Knight following ongoing insults. The segment ended in chaos when Punk attacked Jey Uso after a failed superkick attempt, only to be retaliated against by Jimmy Uso’s superkick. The Usos then retreated together, signaling a possible shift in their on-screen characters.
Indications of the Usos’ Heel Turn on WWE Raw
The Usos, traditionally fan favorites, have exhibited signs of turning heel in recent weeks, but this episode marked a significant progression. Their aggressive actions and alignment with Punk’s conflict suggest a full embrace of a villainous role, much to the surprise of the audience.
Backstage Altercation Involving The Judgment Day
In an unrelated development during the show, The Judgment Day became involved in a major backstage fight with a newly formed tag team on Raw, adding further intrigue to the unfolding storylines.
The return of CM Punk and the Usos’ apparent turn are likely to have a lasting impact on WWE programming, setting the stage for fresh rivalries and evolving character dynamics as the Crown Jewel event approaches. Fans will be watching closely to see how these developments unfold in the coming weeks.
"I love Jey Uso. I don't like little Roman."
Things are getting personal, and lines are being crossed… 😬@CMPunk @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/pnSCf5J0cO
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025
