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CM Punk Teases WWE SmackDown Appearance

By Shuvangi Sen Chaudhury • Published Sep 02, 2025 05:53 EDT
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CM Punk had a fuming experience on the latest episode of WWE RAW.

Not only did Becky Lynch ruin The Best in the World’s chance to become the new World Heavyweight Champion, but she also slapped him and put her hands on him on Monday Night RAW.

While Seth Rollins was present in the building, The Visionary did not have a conversation with CM Punk. Instead, Rollins managed to leave the building despite Punk waiting for him.

CM Punk will be present on WWE SmackDown

During Monday Night RAW, a fuming Punk was looking for Seth Rollins backstage. However, The Visionary supposedly left the building even before The Second City Saint could do anything.

General Manager Adam Pearce notified Punk that Rollins had left. To this, Punk enquired where the upcoming WWE SmackDown would be held. Pearce let him know that it will be at Punk’s hometown, Chicago.

Even though CM Punk did not say anything, his body language hinted at a possible SmackDown appearance. Furthermore, since it’s his hometown, fans have been speculating whether AJ Lee will finally make her return to WWE at the upcoming SmackDown in Chicago.

Since Clash in Paris, AJ Lee’s return has been heavily speculated. In fact, both CM Punk and Big E dropped major hints of the former Divas Champion’s return.