WWE SmackDown Results, Highlights & Key Moments – September 5, 2025
Chicago, IL – A highly charged WWE SmackDown descended on Chicago tonight, delivering emotional returns, shocking confrontations, and in-ring action. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments and match results from the September 5th, 2025, show:
Punk & Lynch Confrontation Erupts into Chaos
The show opened with “The Best in the World” CM Punk addressing his hometown crowd in Chicago, receiving a massive ovation. The segment took a dramatic turn when Becky Lynch interrupted, launching a verbal attack, stating, “You wouldn’t know what greatness looks like… all of your teams suck.CM Punk sucks.”
Punk responded, initially stating the issue wasn’t with Lynch, but with her “coward of a husband,” Seth rollins. Lynch insisted it was about her. The back-and-forth escalated, with Lynch questioning Punk’s pride and referencing his past injuries. Chants of “AJ Lee” from the crowd were initially shut down by Lynch, but Punk allowed them to continue, stating, “If it bothers Becky so much, she shouldn’t have stuck her nose where it doesn’t belong.”
Punk alluded to calling upon family for assistance, mentioning his sisters and even Bayley and Rhea Ripley, to which Lynch retorted she had already defeated Bayley. The segment culminated in a physical altercation as Lynch repeatedly slapped Punk, who refused to retaliate and exited the ring. he stated, “This is the type of situation I never wanted to be in. I would never put my hands on a lady, but I know somebody who will.”
In a stunning moment, AJ Lee’s music hit, and she emerged to a thunderous reaction from the Chicago crowd. Lee quickly entered the ring, confronting Lynch. After a brief circling of the ring, Lee engaged Lynch, dropping her with a series of punches. Lee prevented lynch from escaping, continuing the assault and ultimately sending Lynch rolling out of the ring with a final slap.
Punk and Lee embraced in the ring as Rollins scrambled to regroup with Lynch up the ramp. Lee then climbed the turnbuckle, posing for the crowd as the show closed with a tense stare-down between Punk & Lee and rollins & Lynch.Scheduled Appearances & Segments:
John Cena‘s Farewell: 17-time World Champion John Cena made his final appearance in Chicago, receiving a heartfelt send-off from the fans.
Sami Zayn Address: WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn addressed the crowd.
Match Results:
Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black: Damian priest defeated Aleister Black in a singles match.
WWE Women’s United States Championship Match: “The Stunning Madness” Giulia (c) retained her title, defeating Michin.
