Overview
- Becky Lynch interfered at Clash in Paris with a low blow on CM Punk, helping Seth Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship in the fatal four-way.
- On Raw, Lynch confronted Punk, shut down loud “AJ Lee” chants by saying “she doesn’t work here,” and slapped him multiple times during the segment.
- CM Punk hinted on-air that he plans to show up at this Friday’s SmackDown in his hometown of Chicago following a backstage exchange with Adam Pearce.
- Fightful Select reports increased traction on AJ Lee’s name in creative and says many in WWE view her being announced or appearing on Friday’s SmackDown as likely.
- Bryan Alvarez reports WWE is planning AJ Lee & CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins for Wrestlepalooza on Sept. 20, and Fightful adds the return could be more than a one-off, all still unconfirmed by WWE.