The wrestling world erupted in chaos at WWE’s Clash in Paris 2025, when CM Punk, in a shocking twist, planted a scandalous kiss on Becky Lynch during a heated confrontation. The moment, which unfolded after Lynch cost Punk the World Heavyweight Championship with a low blow, was a deliberate provocation aimed at her husband, Seth Rollins. The kiss, broadcast live to millions, sent fans into a frenzy and sparked immediate speculation about its consequences. Posts on X captured the uproar, with one fan writing, “Punk just lit a fuse under this feud!” The bold move, however, set the stage for an explosive development: the long-awaited return of Punk’s wife, AJ Lee, on the September 5 episode of SmackDown in Chicago.
The buildup to AJ’s return was electric. After Lynch’s interference in Paris and her subsequent verbal and physical assaults on Punk during Raw, including multiple slaps, Punk vowed retribution. On SmackDown, as Rollins introduced Lynch from a skybox, the Chicago crowd drowned her in chants of “AJ Lee!” Lynch, the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, mocked the fans and Punk, escalating tensions by slapping him again. Punk, ever defiant, exited the ring, declaring, “I’d never hit a lady, but I know someone who will.” As his words hung in the air, AJ’s music hit, and the Allstate Arena exploded. Lee, absent from WWE for over a decade, stormed the ring, unleashing a barrage of punches on Lynch, who fled with Rollins in tow.
AJ’s return, after 3,813 days, was a masterclass in storytelling. She didn’t speak; her actions—culminating in a vicious slap to Lynch’s face—spoke volumes. The crowd’s “holy shit” chants echoed as Punk and AJ embraced, sharing a heartfelt kiss that contrasted sharply with Punk’s provocative act in Paris. Triple H, WWE’s creative head, confirmed Lee’s multi-year deal on X, posting, “Ink to paper… the calm before the storm.” The moment, described by Michael Cole as “AJ’s crazy superpower unleashed,” has set up a blockbuster mixed tag team match at Wrestlepalooza on September 20, pitting Punk and Lee against Rollins and Lynch.
The scandalous kiss was a calculated move by Punk, known for his boundary-pushing antics, to draw AJ back into the fray. Sources, including Cageside Seats, suggest WWE had been teasing her return since Lynch’s interference in Paris, with internal pitches gaining traction. Fans, who hadn’t seen Lee since her 2015 retirement, celebrated her signature skip and fierce demeanor, with one X post calling it “the loudest pop in SmackDown history.” The feud, fueled by personal stakes and marital loyalties, has elevated an already intense rivalry. As Wrestlepalooza looms, the wrestling world is abuzz with anticipation. Will AJ and Punk’s reunion overpower Rollins and Lynch’s dominance, or will the Vision faction strike back? One thing is certain: this scandal has reignited a fire that promises to burn bright in WWE’s future.
