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**AJ Lee Makes Shocking WWE Return on SmackDown, Teaming with CM Punk Imminent**
**CHICAGO, IL -** In a moment that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, AJ Lee made her triumphant return to WWE on Friday night’s SmackDown, held in CM Punk’s hometown of Chicago. The surprise appearance occurred during the main event segment involving CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Becky Lynch, setting the stage for a potential tag-team match at Wrestlepalozaa on September 20.
The drama unfolded after Rollins introduced his wife, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, to a chorus of boos. Lynch further fueled the animosity by insulting both the Chicago crowd and CM Punk. When Punk emerged, the arena erupted, but tensions escalated when Lynch slapped him. It was then that the familiar strains of “Light It Up” hit, and AJ Lee appeared after being gone for 3800 days.
Lee wasted no time, immediately attacking Lynch and leaving the power couple rattled. This return comes after weeks of speculation, fueled by Lynch’s interference in CM Punk’s World Heavyweight Title match at WWE Clash in Paris 2025 and a subsequent attack on RAW. Punk all but confirmed Lee’s return on the previous RAW.
Earlier in the night, SmackDown kicked off with Sami Zayn defending his US Open title against John Cena, a match that was interrupted by Brock Lesnar. WWE has since confirmed a match between Lesnar and Cena at Wrestlepalozaa.
The anticipated tag team match is rumored to be between CM Punk and AJ Lee Vs Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
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