Main roster stars Grayson Waller, Rusev, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez made appearances at the NXT live event in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The show featured four championship matches, including a main event for the NXT Title.
Saraya, formerly Paige in WWE, took to social media to celebrate the return of her former rival and partner, AJ Lee, calling her a "sister" after Lee's appearance on SmackDown.
Following her return to WWE, AJ Lee attacked Becky Lynch on SmackDown and left with the Women's Intercontinental Championship, staking her claim for the title after Lynch had slapped her husband, CM Punk.
Former WWE writer Vince Russo stated that U.S. Champion Sami Zayn appeared visibly rattled by the negative crowd reaction in Chicago, claiming Zayn began pandering to the fans during his opening segment with John Cena.
During his final match on WWE SmackDown against Sami Zayn, John Cena used the signature moves of several iconic rivals, later confirming a Spear was a direct tribute to Edge with a social media post.
Following AJ Lee's return to WWE on SmackDown, where she confronted Becky Lynch, her husband CM Punk shared a personal reaction to the moment on social media. This confirms Lee's first appearance in a decade.
Following AJ Lee's shocking return to WWE on SmackDown, Naomi took to social media with a message of support, calling her "natural dynamite" after previously teasing a major reaction to the comeback.
After a decade away, AJ Lee is officially back in WWE. She made a shocking return on SmackDown to attack Becky Lynch, and Triple H later confirmed she has signed a new contract.
AJ Lee made her first WWE appearance in over 10 years on SmackDown, attacking Becky Lynch to aid her husband, CM Punk, after Lynch's interference at Clash in Paris escalated her rivalry with Seth Rollins.
During John Cena's United States Championship match against Sami Zayn in Chicago, commentator Michael Cole referenced Cena's first title win against Big Show, who is currently signed with AEW.
Following John Cena's use of CM Punk's 'Go to Sleep' finisher during his final SmackDown appearance, AEW wrestler Danhausen took to social media to humorously claim that Cena now owes him money.
Following her shocking return on SmackDown, new AJ Lee merchandise is now available on the official WWE Shop, including a t-shirt that calls back to her original "Love Bites" catchphrase from her first run.
WWE has finalized the six-match card for its upcoming WWE AAA Worlds Collide show in Las Vegas, adding five new bouts to the previously announced AAA Mega Championship main event.
After a ten-year absence, AJ Lee made a shocking return to WWE on SmackDown. She immediately targeted Becky Lynch following a confrontation between Lynch and CM Punk in the show's main event.
After a decade away, AJ Lee is back in a WWE ring. Her shocking return on SmackDown came at the end of a tense confrontation between her husband, CM Punk, and Becky Lynch, which saw Lee attack Lynch.
During his farewell tour match in Chicago, John Cena honored long-time rival and current AEW star Adam Copeland, using his signature taunt and spear in a direct nod to their shared history.
Following a vicious attack on John Cena and Sami Zayn, WWE has announced that Brock Lesnar is scheduled to appear on the September 12 episode of SmackDown, continuing their escalating rivalry.
Brock Lesnar returned to WWE television by brutally attacking John Cena during his United States Title match on SmackDown. The assault led to an immediate challenge and the official confirmation of their match at Wrestlepalooza.
Brock Lesnar made a decisive return on WWE SmackDown, physically interfering in the main event to prevent John Cena from defeating Sami Zayn for the United States Championship.
2K Games released the first video of El Grande Americano in WWE 2K25, showcasing his entrance. The character will be available on September 17 as part of the "Attitude Era Superstars Pack" DLC.
