CM Punk Is Back, and He Just Shook Up SmackDown
First up, CM Punk made his long-awaited return to WWE. Can you believe it? He stepped in for Cody Rhodes in the main event of Raw and walked out with the gold. The guy got a hero's welcome in his hometown of Chicago, and honestly, who saw that coming? He completely ended Sami Zayn's inauspicious reign, and you just know his eighth WWE world title win is gonna make SmackDown appointments mandatory viewing. The stakes are higher than ever with Punk back in the picture, and the energy is absolutely electric.Kenny Omega's Redemption Is Now Complete, And He's Not Done Yet
Then, over in AEW, Kenny Omega pulled off an incredible redemption story. He finally avenged that loss to MJF at Dynasty, proving without a shadow of a doubt that he still has plenty left in the tank. Omega, our man, is now eyeing his first All In main event appearance, and you already know who he’s staring down: his familiar challenger, Will Ospreay. That history between them just adds so many layers to his journey back to Wembley Stadium, doesn't it? Omega, at 42 years old, stormed into 2026 more motivated than ever, looking to reclaim his glory and cement his legacy as a two-time AEW world champion. He fell short at Dynasty, but his matches with Swerve Strickland, Andrade El Ídolo, and Zack Sabre Jr. were outstanding. This past week's Last Chance match against MJF was everything, and he was determined to redeem himself, to win the right way this time after that whole Don Callis mess. Now, as AEW's first grand slam champion, he’s taken his rightful place on top, earning all that adulation. The parallels between 42-year-old Omega and 33-year-old Ospreay are insane: both failed to win the world title in their first year, both are trying to prove something after serious medical issues. Last year, Omega showed flashes of brilliance but couldn't beat his greatest rival, Kazuchika Okada, at All In: Texas, which honestly made you wonder about his career. But not anymore! Ospreay's alliance with Jon Moxley and The Death Riders adds even more intrigue to this story. Moxley and Omega have been clashing since 2019, and remember when Callis helped Omega beat Moxley at Winter Is Coming to kick off his first reign? All that past drama creates such subtle tension between Ospreay and Omega, who already had that complicated 2023 feud. They might be close allies now, but this third match in their trilogy is gonna test that friendship big time. This summer is going to be absolutely wild. With Punk making SmackDown must-watch TV and Omega finally getting his shot at All In: London against Ospreay, we're talking about storylines with so much depth, you can barely wrap your head around it. This continuity is gonna pay off huge for long-time fans. Get ready, because the wrestling world just got infinitely more exciting, and honestly, we can't wait to see what happens next!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.