In the first episode of WWE SmackDown following the Clash in Paris pay-per-view at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, there have been major roster shifts. WWE is gearing up for the September 20 Wrestlepalooza event, where many top-tier superstars will be featured.
John Cena completes a full circle in Chicago
The 17-time world champion John Cena appeared in Chicago, the place where he began his career in 2002. It is expected that by the end of this year, Cena will officially announce his farewell to WWE. Currently, his match is scheduled for the upcoming Wrestlepalooza. On SmackDown in Chicago, Cena completed a full circle—returning to the same arena where he made his debut and challenged Hall of Famer Kurt Angle.
Brock Lesnar returns to take down John Cena
On the latest edition of SmackDown, the Beast Incarnate returned to WWE, once again targeting John Cena—his rival from the SummerSlam event in New Jersey. Now, their final showdown is set for Wrestlepalooza. During Cena’s clash with Sami Zayn, Cena delivered a top-rope AA and was on the verge of victory when Brock Lesnar stormed the ring. He delivered two devastating F-5s, leaving Cena lifeless.
AJ Lee returns to support husband CM Punk
The former Divas Champion and wife of CM Punk, AJ Lee, made her long-awaited WWE return on the latest episode of SmackDown—almost a decade after stepping away from the ring. WWE had long hinted at her comeback ever since Becky Lynch first attacked Punk. On her return, AJ confronted Becky head-on, launching a fierce assault that forced the champion to flee the ring and retreat with Seth Rollins