WWE Raw tonight live on Netflix at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
WWE fans in Chicago got the surprise they’d been waiting on for years last night—though most of them probably saw it coming. AJ Lee officially returned on SmackDown, stepping in to help her husband CM Punk when Becky Lynch tried to take him out in the main event segment.
From the second the show kicked off, chants of “AJ Lee” echoed through the arena, and it didn’t take long for those rumors to become reality. Between the Chicago setting and the Punk/Lynch confrontation being saved for the main event, all the signs were there that WWE had something big up their sleeve.
Adding to the excitement, Triple H took to social media after the show, posting a video of Lee signing her brand-new WWE contract just hours before walking back through the curtain. In the clip, AJ is dressed head-to-toe in black to keep her return under wraps, sharing a quick moment with The Game where she expressed how happy she was to be back in the fold.
Now that she’s officially on the roster, speculation is already heating up about her in-ring future. The leading rumor points toward a blockbuster mixed tag match: AJ Lee & CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins at the upcoming WrestlePalooza, the first-ever ESPN and WWE crossover event. That would not only pit two of wrestling’s most prominent real-life couples against each other, but it would also mark AJ and Becky’s first-ever showdown—something fans never thought they’d see given how their WWE careers never overlapped.
Beyond the dream-match possibilities, AJ’s return carries plenty of emotional weight. The former Divas Champion was a trailblazer for WWE’s women’s division, inspiring a generation of wrestlers who now fill out today’s roster. Seeing her share the ring with those she helped influence will be a full-circle moment that could reshape the women’s scene moving forward.
One thing’s for sure—AJ Lee being back in WWE is a game-changer, and if last night’s reaction in Chicago is any indication, the fans couldn’t be more ready for it.
AEW Collision live tonight at 8PM ET on TNT and HBO Max from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
AJ Styles has done just about everything there is to do in WWE — multiple-time world champion, Royal Rumble winner, WrestleMania main-eventer — and come January 2026, he’ll be hitting a huge milestone: 10 years with the company. But as Styles approaches that anniversary, questions are already swirling about whether his run with WWE could be nearing its final chapter.
Earlier this year, reports surfaced that “The Phenomenal One’s” contract was originally set to expire in the summer. However, Styles ended up signing a one-year extension, which quietly pushed his timeline forward. Now, new details have emerged from Fightful Select, confirming that his current deal is set to expire in February 2026. That puts his potential exit right before WrestleMania 42 — something WWE would no doubt prefer to avoid.
While WWE reportedly hopes to keep Styles around, the decision may ultimately rest on how much longer he wants to perform at a high level. Styles has openly discussed the idea of retirement in recent years, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. In fact, a cryptic social media post earlier this week had some fans speculating that he might be leaning toward hanging up the boots. Still, those talks have cooled off for now, and Styles remains active on WWE Raw, currently feuding with Dominik Mysterio over the Intercontinental Championship.
If Styles does choose to test free agency in 2026, there’s little doubt that other promotions would line up to sign him. AEW in particular seems like a natural landing spot, given his long history with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, not to mention Will Ospreay, who has publicly called a showdown with Styles a “dream match.”
Whether AJ Styles decides to extend his legendary WWE run or close the book on his in-ring career, his next move will be one of the most closely watched stories of 2026.
WWE fans in Chicago witnessed a moment many thought they’d never see again — AJ Lee is back. After more than a decade away from the company, the former Divas Champion shocked the wrestling world with a surprise return on the September 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown.
The stage was set in the main event segment, where World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins introduced his wife, Becky Lynch. “The Man” wasted no time trashing CM Punk and his hometown, drawing the expected chorus of boos. The Chicago crowd, however, had other plans, drowning out Lynch with loud chants for AJ Lee.
That’s when business picked up. Punk came out to confront Lynch directly, branding Rollins a coward for “hiding behind his wife.” After a heated exchange, Lynch slapped Punk across the face, prompting him to fire back with a pointed line: while he’d never hit a woman, he knew someone who would.
Right on cue, the familiar music of AJ Lee hit to a massive ovation. Sprinting to the ring, Lee laid out Lynch with a spear and a rapid-fire flurry of offense before sending her retreating up the ramp. The emotional reunion of Punk and AJ in the ring closed out the show, as Rollins and Lynch fumed from the stage.
This shocking return all but solidifies WWE’s rumored plans for a blockbuster mixed tag team clash. AJ Lee & CM Punk are now on a collision course with Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch at WrestlePalooza on September 20. The feud stems back to Clash in Paris, where Lynch cost Punk the World Heavyweight Championship by interfering on Rollins’ behalf. AJ’s return evens the odds and injects major star power into one of WWE’s hottest storylines.
For fans who have been waiting years to see AJ Lee back inside a WWE ring, the moment finally came — and it couldn’t have happened in a more fitting city than Chicago.
The pieces are finally falling into place for John Cena’s farewell run in WWE. After weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Cena’s retirement match will not be in his hometown of Boston, but instead will take place in Washington, D.C.
According to WrestleVotes and later confirmed by F4WOnline, the 16-time World Champion will wrestle his last match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13th inside the Capital One Arena.
While Boston won’t get the honor of hosting the retirement bout, the city will still play an important role in Cena’s sendoff. The Boston Herald reports that Cena’s final Boston appearance is scheduled for the November 10th episode of Monday Night Raw at TD Garden. Just one week later, he’ll make his last Madison Square Garden appearance on the November 17th Raw, according to the New York Post.
Interestingly, Boston had been heavily pushing to host Cena’s official farewell match. Jon Alba of The Takedown on Sports Illustrated noted that WWE asked the city to help cover event costs — something not typically requested in the past. Ultimately, it seems that hurdle kept the match from taking place in Cena’s backyard.
With his retirement match now locked in for D.C., and farewell stops in two of his most iconic wrestling cities, Cena’s final chapter is shaping up to be an emotional ride for fans who have followed his two-decade career.
WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network for fans in the United States and on Netflix internationally from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago.
TNA iMPACT! is LIVE from Minneapolis, Minnesota as The Path to Bound For Glory continues tonight at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US and Sportsnet 360 in Canada!
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is giving fans a big surprise ahead of its next major event. The promotion has announced that MLP Sacred Ground, which was originally set to be an untelevised house show, will now stream live and free on the company’s official YouTube channel.
The event is set for September 11 at the Six Nations Sports & Cultural Centre in Ohsweken, Ontario. What was once meant to be a local showcase has quickly grown into something much bigger, thanks in large part to fan demand.
MLP CEO Scott D’Amore addressed the decision in an official statement:
“This was never intended to be a broadcast show, but the fans demanded it. The lineup we have assembled with the support of the Six Nations is pay-per-view quality, and we are thrilled to make it available free to fans around the world.”
While the full card has yet to be revealed, D’Amore’s comments suggest fans can expect a stacked lineup worthy of the company’s growing reputation. Offering the show for free on YouTube is also a bold move that could put Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in front of its largest audience to date.
With buzz building and fan expectations high, Sacred Ground may end up being one of the most important shows in MLP’s young history.
You can check out the updated lineup for MLP Sacred Ground below:
AEW was set to celebrate Taz on this week’s Dynamite in Philadelphia, but plans shifted just before showtime. Instead of an in-ring ceremony at the legendary 2300 Arena, Tony Khan opted to honor the ECW legend in a more personal way—with a live video posted to social media just an hour before the broadcast.
The eight-minute clip featured Khan sitting down with Taz to reflect on the surprise announcement of his induction into the 2300 Arena Hall of Fame. While AEW had intended to acknowledge the honor on TV, Taz revealed he personally asked for the tribute to be scaled back, explaining that he didn’t want to take the spotlight away from the current AEW roster.
Even with the toned-down approach, AEW still made sure the moment carried weight. Khan confirmed that Taz’s Hall of Fame banner had been officially raised inside the arena before Dynamite went live on TNT and HBO Max, giving fans in attendance a chance to see the recognition firsthand.
The rest of the video saw Taz and Khan breaking down that night’s Dynamite card, blending the tribute with AEW’s usual hype for the show. It wasn’t the big in-ring celebration fans may have expected, but it was a fitting nod to a man whose legacy is forever tied to the 2300 Arena and its hardcore history.
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