Wrestling fans were treated to a dramatic surprise on Friday night after AJ Lee made her long-awaited return to WWE during SmackDown.
The show ended with Seth Rollins entering the ring alongside his wife, Becky Lynch, who was loudly booed by the crowd. Lynch responded by mocking fans, the city’s sports teams, and even Chicago Bulls star Colby White, who was in attendance.
Her rant was interrupted by CM Punk, sending the arena into chaos as fans erupted in cheers. The crowd then began chanting AJ Lee’s name, which Punk encouraged. After a heated exchange, Lynch repeatedly slapped Punk and taunted him, daring him to fight back.
Punk refused, saying he couldn’t put his hands on her, but hinted that he knew someone who could. Moments later, AJ Lee’s entrance music hit, and the arena exploded with excitement as she skipped her way to the ring.
Lee immediately confronted Lynch, tackling her before delivering a powerful slap. Rollins and Lynch quickly retreated as Punk re-entered the ring to embrace his wife.
This was AJ Lee’s first WWE appearance since 2015, when she left the company and stepped into semi-retirement. Her return marks a highly emotional and historic moment for fans who had been waiting years to see her back in the squared circle.
