The first promo from AJ Lee in over a decade and more took place on the September 8 episode of WWE Raw.
On the September 5 episode of SmackDown, AJ Lee made her return to WWE for the first time since 2015, standing alongside her husband CM Punk to fight Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins. Lee addressed her return on the show.
Additionally, a reunited Usos addressed the Vision, leading to another match being made official for Wrestlepalooza on September 20.
Joe Tessitore and Corey Graves were on commentary for the show.
WWE Raw Results September 8:
- Following a recap of AJ Lee’s return, The Usos officially kicked off the show. Before they could say much, the brothers were interrupted by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The Usos challenged them to a match that night, but it was instead made official for Wrestlepalooza. LA Knight attacked the heels and the babyfaces stood tall.
- AJ Styles defeated El Grande Americano.
- General Manager Adam Pearce revealed that Stephanie Vaquer could not be at Raw so the contract signing between her and IYO SKY was cancelled. Following a backstage confrontation, a match was made between Nikki Bella and Asuka for later in the night.
- Raquel Rodriguez defeated Lyra Valkyria.
- AJ Lee appeared live and got a great reaction from the fans. Wearing Becky Lynch’s Intercontinental Championship, Lee spoke about her time away and her mental health journey during that time, including going to therapy. Rollins and Lynch interrupted and demanded Lee give Lynch back her title, to which Lee challenged them both to a tag team match at Wrestlepalooza. Rollins and Lynch made their way to the ring and Punk joined in, resulting in a brawl. Rollins and Lynch bailed, resulting in the tag match being made official for Wrestlepalooza.
- Rusev defeated Penta.
- Asuka defeated Nikki Bella.
- Bronson Reed defeated LA Knight. The beatdown ensued after the bell and The Usos made the save. However, when order was restored, Jey speared Knight to close out the show.
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