September 7, 2025

The winds of change blew fiercely at WWE SmackDown in Chicago, the stormy city that hosted one of the most electrifying episodes on September 5! The Allstate Arena was buzzing as fans welcomed the legendary John Cena for his last ever SmackDown appearance. With roaring cheers, Cena kicked off the show by recalling his very first SmackDown moment here—23 years ago, when he slapped Kurt Angle, kicking off his epic journey. Cena called the Chicago crowd "the greatest ever" and promised to give his all in one last big night. But wait – the surprises had only begun! Sami Zayn rushed in to thank Cena and proudly announced the “Sami Zayn US Title Open Challenge,” paying tribute to Cena’s famous original. Cena agreed and stepped into the ring for a sensational US Championship match against Zayn. The bout was fierce, with near falls thrilling the crowd. Just when Cena appeared to have the upper hand with a massive Avalanche Attitude Adjustment, the atmosphere turned explosive! Brock Lesnar stormed in, wrecking the ring with his signature F-5 moves on both competitors. His wild interruption caused the match to end in chaos and a no-contest. Backstage, Lesnar didn’t hold back, calling Cena a "b*tch" and promising a showdown at Wrestlepalooza! Elsewhere, Aleister Black and Damian Priest battled in a brutal clash, with Black claiming victory thanks to his devastating Black Mass. Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill exchanged heated words backstage, while SmackDown GM Nick Aldis made it clear that Becky Lynch’s presence mustn’t stir trouble, especially with CM Punk lurking. In the women’s fury, Giulia defended her WWE Women’s United States Championship against Michin in a thrilling contest. Giulia’s stunning "Arrivederci" move sealed the deal, proving why she’s called "Beautiful Madness." But the night’s most jaw-dropping moment was yet to come. Seth Rollins introduced Becky Lynch, who slandered Chicago and its crowd—sparking the crowd’s uncontrollable booing. Then, the legendary CM Punk made a blazing entry, targeting Rollins with fierce words. The tension exploded when Becky slapped Punk in the ring, but Punk warned her he had backup. Out came the iconic AJ Lee, skipping down the ramp like a tornado of energy! The crowd went wild as AJ unleashed a furious assault on Becky Lynch, including a slap that echoed through the arena. Lynch was left stunned and scrambling as AJ took her seat on the ropes, cool and victorious. The show ended with two couples facing off, Punk and AJ on one side, Rollins and Lynch on the other, promising fireworks in the days ahead. From Cena’s heartfelt goodbye and blazing battles to Brock Lesnar’s chaos and AJ Lee’s stunning comeback after a decade—SmackDown Chicago was a blockbuster night no fan will forget!

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