US EditionWWE Officially Confirms 4-Time World Heavyweight Champion Is Returning to SmackDown
John Cena's final WWE SmackDown appearance in Chicago is part of his retirement tour, with Brock Lesnar's possible presence to build anticipation for their Wrestlepalooza match.
- WWE will air Friday Night SmackDown live from Chicago's Allstate Arena on September 5, featuring John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, and Tiffany Stratton.
- This episode follows the recent WWE Clash in Paris 2025 PLE and precedes the September 20 Wrestlepalooza event, where Cena faces Brock Lesnar in a final chapter match.
- CM Punk will appear amid his heated rivalry with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, who recently humiliated and slapped Punk multiple times on RAW.
- John Cena will make his final Chicago SmackDown appearance during his farewell tour with only seven WWE dates remaining after this show.
- Brock Lesnar, Lesnar's Wrestlepalooza opponent, is scheduled to be in Chicago and could make a surprise appearance, adding tension before the premium live event.
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