Brock Lesnar & AJ Lee Expected for Historic SmackDown Tomorrow as Cena Bids Farewell Before Wrestlepalooza
Tomorrow night’s WWE SmackDown from Chicago could go down as one of the biggest episodes of the last decade. With John Cena’s farewell to the blue brand, Brock Lesnar rumored to return, and the possibility of a major CM Punk and AJ Lee moment, all eyes are on the Windy City.
The Beast in Chicago?
According to a report from Fightful Select, Brock Lesnar is slated to travel to Chicago this week. Internal WWE discussions have reportedly mentioned Lesnar in connection with SmackDown’s lineup, suggesting his return is very much on the table.
Fans have not seen “The Beast Incarnate” since SummerSlam Night Two, where he shocked the wrestling world by leveling Cena with a devastating F5. With Lesnar and Cena expected to collide one last time at WWE Wrestlepalooza on September 20, Chicago could mark the next chapter in their storied rivalry.
Lesnar is also advertised for the September 12 and 19 editions of SmackDown, building anticipation for what could be a final showdown on the biggest stage WWE has ever created in partnership with ESPN.
Cena’s Final SmackDown
Meanwhile, this week’s broadcast carries historic weight as it is expected to be John Cena’s final appearance on SmackDown. With only a handful of dates left on his retirement tour before it concludes in December, Friday’s show in Chicago promises to be emotional, unpredictable, and must-see television.
Last week, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis teased that he had been in contact with Lesnar, though the segment was interrupted before fans could learn more. That unfinished business may finally come full circle in Chicago.
CM Punk & AJ Lee in the Spotlight
Adding to the intrigue, former Divas Champion AJ Lee is strongly expected to either appear or be referenced as part of the lead-up to Wrestlepalooza. The Chicago-born star is rumored to team with her husband CM Punk in a blockbuster mixed tag match against WWE power couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
If Punk and AJ step into the spotlight tomorrow night, it will only add to the atmosphere of what is shaping up to be a truly historic SmackDown.
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Chicago is about to host a SmackDown for the ages. Between Cena’s farewell possibly to the Blue brand, the looming presence of Brock Lesnar, and the possibility of AJ Lee standing side-by-side with CM Punk, this show has the kind of stacked energy usually reserved for pay-per-views. If Lesnar does show up, it will set the tone for one of the most high-profile matches in Wrestlepalooza history. And if AJ Lee returns to WWE television, even briefly, the roof may come off the United Center. Wrestling fans, don’t blink — SmackDown could make history tomorrow night.
