CM Punk and Rhea Ripley vs Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Before AJ Lee Return? Possibility Explained
Despite rumors circulating about AJ Lee’s return after the Clash in Paris incident, there is a chance that WWE could set Rhea Ripley as CM Punk’s partner to go against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins.
Rhea Ripley and CM Punk appear to share a strong on-screen and off-screen chemistry, and they are also known to be friends. So, before AJ Lee makes her return, Rhea might step in to help Punk go against WWE’s power couple.
I really hope this happens but if it doesn't then maybe Rhea Ripley and Cm Punk vs Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch 👀
— 𓆩Kota𓆪 (@Kotaofficialxo) September 1, 2025
At Clash in Paris 2025, Seth Rollins was set to defend his title against CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso. The match kicked off with CM Punk instantly targeting Jey Uso to start the three-man brawl.
The fatal four-way match turned into a war game, featuring steel chairs and intense out-of-the-ring performances, but the ending was not what anyone could have expected.
With Jey Uso and LA Knight taken out at ringside after Rollins hit them with The Stomp, the champion picked up a steel chair and attempted to destroy Punk in the ring.
Just when CM Punk dodged Seth’s attack and set up for the GTS on the heavyweight champion, things turned tragic with the mysterious black clothed person entering the ring.
The mysterious man in black was none other than “The Man”. Becky hit the cheap shot to the Punk, and with Seth’s finisher at the end, Seth remains the champion.
With Punk left alone in the ring and dominated by WWE’s power couple, rumors have begun circulating about a potential AJ Lee return.
It’s not just the incident from Paris that fuels this speculation. What adds more weight to AJ’s possible comeback is a past moment when Roxanne Perez attacked CM Punk, and AJ Lee reacted with a notable comment.
With these past hints pointing toward AJ’s return, WWE has yet to release an official statement on the matter. Still, the possibility seems strong.
However, the speculation may not come true immediately. In the short term, there’s a chance that “Mami” Rhea Ripley could step in to help Punk take down the champions.
On the other hand, there’s also a possibility that Nikki Bella could team up with CM Punk to face Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch for the World Heavyweight Championship and the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
If this happens, it would mark the first-ever tag team match in WWE history with two singles titles on the line in the same match.
