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9-Time WWE Champion Confirmed For RAW Return

By Sridhar Krishnan • Published Sep 30, 2025 11:06 EDT
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WWE has confirmed the return of its 9-time champion on the next RAW episode.

The promotion has a couple of stops in the United States before heading to Perth, Australia, for the Crown Jewel PLE on October 11.

On October 6, RAW comes from Dallas, Texas, where CM Punk is scheduled for an appearance.

Punk was last seen at Wrestlepalooza, teaming up with his wife, AJ Lee, to face Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. It was the longest match on the card, with the wrestlers spending almost half an hour before the outcome was decided.

Punk and Lee ultimately won the bout, with the latter applying her Black Widow finisher on the Women’s Intercontinental Champion for her first win in the company in over ten years.

Both Punk and Lee had been missing in action since Wrestlepalooza; fans can expect to learn whether or not WWE has plans for him at Crown Jewel.

Meanwhile, no update has been provided about AJ Lee’s return.

WWE Announces CM Punk Vs. Seth Rollins For Live Event

After Crown Jewel, WWE will head to Japan for a two-night event at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

The promotion made it official that CM Punk will challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship on October 17.

The following night, he will feature in a six-man tag team match with local hero, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Jey Uso against The Vision’s trio of Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed.

Both matches will be the main event bouts for the shows on October 17 & 18.

Elsewhere, AJ Lee was mentioned in passing during the September 29 episode of RAW, when Becky Lynch was seen bullying Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa backstage.

It led to Lynch losing her cool, as she attacked both Tozawa and Dupri. On October 6, Dupri will face Lynch in a singles match.

Also, a huge match featuring Rhea Ripley was announced for Crown Jewel.