SmackDown Live Live SmackDown Discussion thread, September 5th 2025: CM Punk returns to Chicago

[Dale]

- CM Punk in the house
- John Cena makes an appearance​

 

[Skyefire]

If WWE doesn't have CM Punk and John Cena in the ring together in Chicago, that would be a major missed opportunity.

 

[Crocker]

If WWE doesn't have CM Punk and John Cena in the ring together in Chicago, that would be a major missed opportunity.

That’s not happening, tonight’s all about AJ Lee


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[Skyefire]

That’s not happening, tonight’s all about AJ Lee


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Frankly, WWE should have put a PPV in Chicago earlier in the year and had Cena vs Punk. Their showdown at Money in the Bank in Chicago was so iconic in part because of the Chicago crowd it would have been fitting for the final match between the two to be in Chicago especially while Cena was a heel.

 

[Dom's cellmate]

At worst if no AJ tonight then I see a scenario of Rhea being took out on go home show and Punk will have to get AJ Lee.

 

[Deadd2009]

If WWE doesn't have CM Punk and John Cena in the ring together in Chicago, that would be a major missed opportunity.

Theyre both babyfaces. What would be the point?

 

[DammitC]

- Will AJ Lee make her long-awaited return to confront Becky Lynch tonight?
- Will Seth Rollins be there to rain on CM Punk's parade yet again?
- Will John Cena end up getting destroyed by Brock Lesnar tonight?
- Will Giulia retain her Women's United States title against Mia Yim tonight?
- How will Sami Zayn celebrate winning the United States title for the first time just last week overseas?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

 

[Butters]

Will you ever not suck?

The answer is no

 

[R-Troop]

Almost time for Smackdown! Apparently this is John Cena's last Smackdown.

 

[R-Troop]

No Joe Tessitore tonight. Cole is doing the PBP it seems

 

[Shane]

I’m gonna cry man. Cena has 8 appearances left. This is one.

 

[R-Troop]

I’m gonna cry man. Cena has 8 appearances left. This is one.

MSG in November, you going?

 

[R-Troop]

Sami Zayn US Title Open Challenge vs. John Cena is awesome

 

[Shane]

MSG in November, you going?

Yes

 

[Shane]

Does Sami win clean or Brock comes out?