For most of 2025, [[CM Punk]], [[Roman Reigns]], and [[Jey Uso]] were involved in a rivalry against [[The Vision (professional wrestling)|The Vision]] ([[Seth Rollins]], [[Bron Breakker]], [[Bronson Reed]], and [[Paul Heyman]]). At Night 1 of [[SummerSlam (2025)|SummerSlam]], Reigns and Jey defeated Breakker and Reed in a [[tag team match]], while Punk won the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]], however, Rollins immediately cashed in his [[Money in the Bank contract]] on Punk to win the title. Also at Night 1 of SummerSlam, [[Drew McIntyre]] and [[Logan Paul]], who formed an alliance a month before, won a tag team match.<ref name=”SSlam2025N1″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell’s live review of night one with Gunther vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, Jelly Roll and Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/02/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-gunther-vs-cm-punk-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-jelly-roll-and-randy-orton-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-logan-paul/|date=August 2, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=August 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250803035057/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/02/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-gunther-vs-cm-punk-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-jelly-roll-and-randy-orton-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-logan-paul/|archive-date=August 3, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> Both Jey and Punk subsequently failed to win the title from Rollins in a [[fatal four-way match]] at Clash in Paris, whilst at the same event, Reigns defeated Reed only to be viciously attacked post-match by Reed and Breakker.<ref name=”ClashinParis”>{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=WWE Clash in Paris results: McGuire’s review of Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight for the World Hvt. Championship, John Cena vs. Logan Paul, Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/31/wwe-clash-in-paris-results-mcguires-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cm-punk-vs-jey-uso-vs-la-knight-for-the-world-hvt-championship-john-cena-vs-logan-paul-roman-reigns-vs-bronson-reed/|date=August 31, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=August 31, 2025}}</ref> At [[Wrestlepalooza (2025)|Wrestlepalooza]], Jey teamed up with his twin brother [[Jimmy Uso]] to face Breakker and Reed in a tag team match, where Reed and Breakker won, Punk defeated Rollins in a [[mixed tag team match]], and [[Undisputed WWE Champion]] [[Cody Rhodes]] defeated McIntyre to retain his title.<ref name=”Wrestlepalooza2025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Wrestlepalooza results: Barnett’s review of AJ Lee and CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/20/wwe-wrestlepalooza-results-barnetts-review-of-aj-lee-and-cm-punk-vs-becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-john-cena-vs-brock-lesnar-iyo-sky-vs-stephanie-vaquer-for-the-womens-world-championship/|date=September 20, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 20, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250921201026/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/20/wwe-wrestlepalooza-results-barnetts-review-of-aj-lee-and-cm-punk-vs-becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-john-cena-vs-brock-lesnar-iyo-sky-vs-stephanie-vaquer-for-the-womens-world-championship/|archive-date=September 21, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2025)|Crown Jewel]], Reed defeated Reigns in an [[Street Fight match|Australian Street Fight]], after which, Rollins faced longtime rival Rhodes for the [[WWE Crown Jewel Championship]], where Rollins won after he struck Rhodes with a Rolex watch.<ref name=”CrownJewel2025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel Perth results: Powell’s review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for the men’s Crown Jewel Championship, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton for the women’s Crown Jewel Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/10/11/wwe-crown-jewel-perth-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-mens-crown-jewel-championship-stephanie-vaquer-vs-tiffany-stratton-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/|date=October 11, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=October 11, 2025}}</ref> Two nights later on ”Raw”, Breakker, Reed, and Heyman turned on Rollins, exiling him from the group.<ref name=”Raw10132025″>{{cite web|last=Mueller|first=Chris|date=October 13, 2025|title=WWE Raw Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights After Crown Jewel 2025|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25259807-wwe-raw-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-after-crown-jewel-2025|access-date=October 13, 2025|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> As a result of the attack, Rollins was forced to [[Vacant (professional wrestling)|vacate]] the title, with Punk defeating Jey at [[Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI]] to win the vacant title, while the same night, Rhodes retained the title once again against McIntyre.<ref name=”SNMEXLI”>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event results (11/1): Powell’s live review of CM Punk vs. Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/01/wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-results-11-1-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-jey-uso-for-the-vacant-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship/|date=November 1, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 1, 2025}}</ref> Two nights later on ”Raw” during Punk’s celebration, he was interrupted by Paul, who wanted a title shot. They were both interrupted by The Vision, with Heyman stating that The Vision were next in line for the title. This led to a brawl where The Vision stood tall against Paul and Punk. Later that same night, Jey and Punk faced The Vision in a tag team match, which ended in a double countout. After that, Paul appeared and attacked Punk with brass knuckles, joining forces with The Vision.<ref name=”Raw11032025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/3): Powell’s live review of CM Punk’s first appearance as World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee vs. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh for the World Tag Team Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/03/wwe-raw-results-11-3-powells-live-review-of-cm-punks-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-aj-styles-and-dragon-lee-vs-finn-balor-and-jd-mcdonagh-for-the-world-tag-team-titles/|date=November 3, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 4, 2025}}</ref> On the November 7 episode of ”SmackDown”, McIntyre was suspended by SmackDown General Manager [[Nick Aldis]] after attacking Rhodes and a referee.<ref name=”SmackDown11072025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/7): Powell’s live review of Ilja Dragunov’s open challenge for the U.S. Title, Giulia vs. Chelsea Green for the Women’s U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/07/wwe-smackdown-results-11-7-powells-live-review-of-ilja-dragunovs-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-title-giulia-vs-chelsea-green-for-the-womens-u-s-title/|date=November 7, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 7, 2025}}</ref> On the November 10 episode of ”Raw”, Paul and The Vision interrupted Punk, and went to attack him. However, Jey and Rhodes joined Punk, leading to another brawl. After that, Punk challenged Heyman to find a team for a [[WarGames match]] against him, Rhodes, and Jey, which Raw General Manager [[Adam Pearce]] agreed.<ref name=”Raw11102025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/10): Powell’s live review of John Cena’s final homecoming, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/10/wwe-raw-results-11-10-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-homecoming-charlotte-flair-and-alexa-bliss-vs-the-kabuki-warriors-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles/|date=November 10, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 11, 2025}}</ref> On that week’s ”SmackDown”, Jimmy announced that, after speaking with Punk, he would be the fourth member of Punk’s team. Later that night, Reed faced Rhodes for the title, which ended in a [[disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] win for Rhodes after Breakker and Paul interfered. [[The Usos]] (Jimmy and Jey) would make the save, however, McIntyre appeared, attacking The Usos and Rhodes. It was subsequently revealed that McIntyre would be the fourth member of The Vision and Paul’s team.<ref name=”SmackDown11142025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/14): Barnett’s live review of LA Knight vs. a mystery opponent, and Jey Uso vs. The Miz in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/14/wwe-smackdown-results-11-14-barnetts-live-review-of-la-knight-vs-a-mystery-opponent-and-jey-uso-vs-the-miz-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches/|date=November 14, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 15, 2025}}</ref> On the following episode of ”Raw”, both teams had a brawl until Punk was the only one standing in the ring. At that moment, [[Brock Lesnar]], Heyman’s former client, made his return and attacked Punk and Rhodes. Reigns would also make his return and attacked longtime rival Lesnar. It was subsequently announced that Reigns would join Punk, Rhodes, and The Usos, while Lesnar would join The Vision, Paul, and McIntyre.<ref name=”Raw11172025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/17): Powell’s live review of John Cena’s final Raw as a wrestler, Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans, and Solo Sikoa vs. a mystery wrestler in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/17/wwe-raw-results-11-17-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-raw-as-a-wrestler-gunther-vs-jevon-evans-and-solo-sikoa-vs-a-mystery-wrestler-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 17, 2025|access-date=November 17, 2025}}</ref> The following week on ”Raw”, McIntyre and Paul defeated The Usos in a tag team match to earn the WarGames advantage.<ref name=”Raw11242025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/24): Powell’s live review of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar on the Survivor Series go-home show, The Last Time Is Now tourney matches with Gunther vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Solo Sikoa vs. Penta|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/24/wwe-raw-results-11-24-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-brock-lesnar-on-the-survivor-series-go-home-show-the-last-time-is-now-tourney-matches-with-gunther-vs-carmelo-hayes-and-solo-sikoa/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 24, 2025|access-date=November 24, 2025}}</ref>
For most of 2025, [[CM Punk]], [[Roman Reigns]], and [[Jey Uso]] were involved in a rivalry against [[The Vision (professional wrestling)|The Vision]] ([[Seth Rollins]], [[Bron Breakker]], [[Bronson Reed]], and [[Paul Heyman]]). At Night 1 of [[SummerSlam (2025)|SummerSlam]], Reigns and Jey defeated Breakker and Reed in a [[tag team match]], while Punk won the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]], however, Rollins immediately cashed in his [[Money in the Bank contract]] on Punk to win the title. Also at Night 1 of SummerSlam, [[Drew McIntyre]] and [[Logan Paul]], who formed an alliance a month before, won a tag team match.<ref name=”SSlam2025N1″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell’s live review of night one with Gunther vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, Jelly Roll and Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/02/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-gunther-vs-cm-punk-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-jelly-roll-and-randy-orton-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-logan-paul/|date=August 2, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=August 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250803035057/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/02/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-gunther-vs-cm-punk-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-jelly-roll-and-randy-orton-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-logan-paul/|archive-date=August 3, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> Both Jey and Punk subsequently failed to win the title from Rollins in a [[fatal four-way match]] at Clash in Paris, whilst at the same event, Reigns defeated Reed only to be viciously attacked post-match by Reed and Breakker.<ref name=”ClashinParis”>{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=WWE Clash in Paris results: McGuire’s review of Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight for the World Hvt. Championship, John Cena vs. Logan Paul, Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/08/31/wwe-clash-in-paris-results-mcguires-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cm-punk-vs-jey-uso-vs-la-knight-for-the-world-hvt-championship-john-cena-vs-logan-paul-roman-reigns-vs-bronson-reed/|date=August 31, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=August 31, 2025}}</ref> At [[Wrestlepalooza (2025)|Wrestlepalooza]], Jey teamed up with his twin brother [[Jimmy Uso]] to face Breakker and Reed in a tag team match, where Reed and Breakker won, Punk defeated Rollins in a [[mixed tag team match]], and [[Undisputed WWE Champion]] [[Cody Rhodes]] defeated McIntyre to retain his title.<ref name=”Wrestlepalooza2025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Wrestlepalooza results: Barnett’s review of AJ Lee and CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/20/wwe-wrestlepalooza-results-barnetts-review-of-aj-lee-and-cm-punk-vs-becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-john-cena-vs-brock-lesnar-iyo-sky-vs-stephanie-vaquer-for-the-womens-world-championship/|date=September 20, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 20, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250921201026/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/20/wwe-wrestlepalooza-results-barnetts-review-of-aj-lee-and-cm-punk-vs-becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-john-cena-vs-brock-lesnar-iyo-sky-vs-stephanie-vaquer-for-the-womens-world-championship/|archive-date=September 21, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2025)|Crown Jewel]], Reed defeated Reigns in an [[Street Fight match|Australian Street Fight]], after which, Rollins faced longtime rival Rhodes for the [[WWE Crown Jewel Championship]], where Rollins won after he struck Rhodes with a Rolex watch.<ref name=”CrownJewel2025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel Perth results: Powell’s review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for the men’s Crown Jewel Championship, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton for the women’s Crown Jewel Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/10/11/wwe-crown-jewel-perth-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-mens-crown-jewel-championship-stephanie-vaquer-vs-tiffany-stratton-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/|date=October 11, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=October 11, 2025}}</ref> Two nights later on ”Raw”, Breakker, Reed, and Heyman turned on Rollins, exiling him from the group.<ref name=”Raw10132025″>{{cite web|last=Mueller|first=Chris|date=October 13, 2025|title=WWE Raw Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights After Crown Jewel 2025|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25259807-wwe-raw-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-after-crown-jewel-2025|access-date=October 13, 2025|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> As a result of the attack, Rollins was forced to [[Vacant (professional wrestling)|vacate]] the title, with Punk defeating Jey at [[Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI]] to win the vacant title, while the same night, Rhodes retained the title once again against McIntyre.<ref name=”SNMEXLI”>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event results (11/1): Powell’s live review of CM Punk vs. Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/01/wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-results-11-1-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-jey-uso-for-the-vacant-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship/|date=November 1, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 1, 2025}}</ref> Two nights later on ”Raw” during Punk’s celebration, he was interrupted by Paul, who wanted a title shot. They were both interrupted by The Vision, with Heyman stating that The Vision were next in line for the title. This led to a brawl where The Vision stood tall against Paul and Punk. Later that same night, Jey and Punk faced The Vision in a tag team match, which ended in a double countout. After that, Paul appeared and attacked Punk with brass knuckles, joining forces with The Vision.<ref name=”Raw11032025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/3): Powell’s live review of CM Punk’s first appearance as World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee vs. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh for the World Tag Team Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/03/wwe-raw-results-11-3-powells-live-review-of-cm-punks-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-aj-styles-and-dragon-lee-vs-finn-balor-and-jd-mcdonagh-for-the-world-tag-team-titles/|date=November 3, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 4, 2025}}</ref> On the 7 episode of ”SmackDown”, McIntyre was suspended by SmackDown General Manager [[Nick Aldis]] after attacking Rhodes and a referee.<ref name=”SmackDown11072025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/7): Powell’s live review of Ilja Dragunov’s open challenge for the U.S. Title, Giulia vs. Chelsea Green for the Women’s U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/07/wwe-smackdown-results-11-7-powells-live-review-of-ilja-dragunovs-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-title-giulia-vs-chelsea-green-for-the-womens-u-s-title/|date=November 7, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 7, 2025}}</ref> On the 10 episode of ”Raw”, Paul and The Vision interrupted Punk, and went to attack him. However, Jey and Rhodes joined Punk, leading to another brawl. After that, Punk challenged Heyman to find a team for a [[WarGames match]] against him, Rhodes, and Jey, which Raw General Manager [[Adam Pearce]] agreed.<ref name=”Raw11102025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/10): Powell’s live review of John Cena’s final homecoming, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/10/wwe-raw-results-11-10-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-homecoming-charlotte-flair-and-alexa-bliss-vs-the-kabuki-warriors-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles/|date=November 10, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 11, 2025}}</ref> On that week’s ”SmackDown”, Jimmy announced that, after speaking with Punk, he would be the fourth member of Punk’s team. Later that night, Reed faced Rhodes for the title, which ended in a [[disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] win for Rhodes after Breakker and Paul interfered. [[The Usos]] (Jimmy and Jey) would make the save, however, McIntyre appeared, attacking The Usos and Rhodes. It was subsequently revealed that McIntyre would be the fourth member of The Vision and Paul’s team.<ref name=”SmackDown11142025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/14): Barnett’s live review of LA Knight vs. a mystery opponent, and Jey Uso vs. The Miz in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/14/wwe-smackdown-results-11-14-barnetts-live-review-of-la-knight-vs-a-mystery-opponent-and-jey-uso-vs-the-miz-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches/|date=November 14, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 15, 2025}}</ref> On the following episode of ”Raw”, both teams had a brawl until Punk was the only one standing in the ring. At that moment, [[Brock Lesnar]], Heyman’s former client, made his return and attacked Punk and Rhodes. Reigns would also make his return and attacked longtime rival Lesnar. It was subsequently announced that Reigns would join Punk, Rhodes, and The Usos, while Lesnar would join The Vision, Paul, and McIntyre.<ref name=”Raw11172025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/17): Powell’s live review of John Cena’s final Raw as a wrestler, Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans, and Solo Sikoa vs. a mystery wrestler in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/17/wwe-raw-results-11-17-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-raw-as-a-wrestler-gunther-vs-jevon-evans-and-solo-sikoa-vs-a-mystery-wrestler-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 17, 2025|access-date=November 17, 2025}}</ref> The following week on ”Raw”, McIntyre and Paul defeated The Usos in a tag team match to earn the WarGames advantage.<ref name=”Raw11242025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/24): Powell’s live review of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar on the Survivor Series go-home show, The Last Time Is Now tourney matches with Gunther vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Solo Sikoa vs. Penta|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/24/wwe-raw-results-11-24-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-brock-lesnar-on-the-survivor-series-go-home-show-the-last-time-is-now-tourney-matches-with-gunther-vs-carmelo-hayes-and-solo-sikoa/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 24, 2025|access-date=November 24, 2025}}</ref>
On the September 5 episode of ”SmackDown”, [[AJ Lee]] made her return to WWE for the first time since 2015, aiding her husband CM Punk against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and his wife, [[WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]].<ref name=”SmackDown09052025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (9/5): Barnett’s live review of John Cena’s final WWE appearance in Chicago, CM Punk’s appearance, Giulia vs. Michin for the Women’s U.S. Title, Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/05/wwe-smackdown-results-9-5-barnetts-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-wwe-appearance-in-chicago-cm-punks-appearance-giulia-vs-michin-for-the-womens-u-s-title-aleister-black-vs-damian-pri/|date=September 5, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 6, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250906113433/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/05/wwe-smackdown-results-9-5-barnetts-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-wwe-appearance-in-chicago-cm-punks-appearance-giulia-vs-michin-for-the-womens-u-s-title-aleister-black-vs-damian-pri/|archive-date=September 6, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> Lee and Punk subsequently defeated Rollins and Lynch at Wrestlepalooza, which Lee submitting Lynch.<ref name=”Wrestlepalooza2025″/> Also during this time, [[Rhea Ripley]] was in a rivalry against [[The Kabuki Warriors]] ([[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] and [[Kairi Sane]]), more specifically with Asuka, who was jealous of [[Iyo Sky]]’s friendship with Ripley. On the September 22 episode of ”Raw”, after Ripley defeated Asuka, she and Sane attacked Ripley, prompting Sky to appear as she tried to stop them, however, The Kabuki Warriors turned on Sky.<ref name=”Raw09222025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (9/22): Powell’s live review of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ appearance, Stephanie Vaquer’s first appearance as Women’s World Champion, Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/22/wwe-raw-results-9-22-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-cody-rhodes-appearance-stephanie-vaquers-first-appearance-as-womens-world-champion-bayley-vs-roxanne-perez/|date=September 22, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> Ripley and Sky subsequently defeated The Kabuki Warriors in a tag team match at Crown Jewel,<ref name=”CrownJewel2025″/> however, two nights later on ”Raw”, after Ripley defeated Sane, The Kabuki Warriors viciously attacked Ripley and Sky, taking them out of action indefinitely.<ref name=”Raw10132025″ /> After that, [[WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions]] [[Alexa Bliss]] and [[Charlotte Flair]] would begin a rivalry with [[Nia Jax]], while simultaneously having their own issues with The Kabuki Warriors after saving [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] and [[Lyra Valkyria]] from a post-match attack on the November 3 episode of ”Raw”.<ref name=”Raw11032025″/> Bliss would defeat Jax on the October 31 episode of ”SmackDown”,<ref name=”SmackDown10312025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (10/31): Barnett’s live review of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre appearances before SNME, Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax, Carmelo Hayes vs. Kit Wilson|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/10/31/wwe-smackdown-results-10-31-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-and-drew-mcintyre-appearances-before-snme-alexa-bliss-vs-nia-jax-carmelo-hayes-vs-kit-wilson/|date=October 31, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 11, 2025}}</ref> however, Jax defeated Flair the following week after interference [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]]’s [[Lash Legend]]. Jax subsequently explained that she called Legend because she considered her a formidable opponent after previously defeating Legend in ”[[WWE NXT|NXT]]”. Also that same night, Asuka and Sane appeared dressed as doctors, with Asuka spitting Green Mist on Bliss and Flair.<ref name=”SmackDown11072025″/> Three nights later on ”Raw”, The Kabuki Warriors defeated Bliss and Flair to win the title after interference from Jax and Legend. After that, the four women attacked Flair and Bliss, who were saved by the returning Sky and Ripley. After that, Ripley challenged The Kabuki Warriors, Legend, and Jax for a WarGames match, which was subsequently made official.<ref name=”Raw11102025″/> However, on that week’s ”SmackDown”, Flair announced that she would not be in the match due to past issues with Ripley.<ref name=”SmackDown11142025″/> Three days later on ”Raw”, Lee made her return, distracting Lynch, costing her the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.<ref name=”Raw11172025″/> On that week’s ”SmackDown”, Flair and Ripley decided to leave their problems aside, and later that night, Ripley announced Lee as their fifth team member. However, during a brawl between both teams, Lynch attacked Lee during her entrance. Lynch subsequently joined Kabuki Warriors, Legend, and Jax as their fifth team member.<ref name=”SmackDown11212025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/21): Barnett’s live review of Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed, and Penta vs. Finn Balor in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches, DIY vs. Fraxiom|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/21/wwe-smackdown-results-11-21-barnetts-live-review-of-carmelo-hayes-vs-bronson-reed-and-penta-vs-finn-balor-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches-diy-vs-fraxiom/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 21, 2025|access-date=November 21, 2025}}</ref> The following week on ”SmackDown”, Flair defeated Asuka to earn the WarGames advantage.<ref name=”SmackDown11282025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/28): Powell’s live review of a Survivor Series elimination match, The Last Time Is Now tournament semifinal matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/28/wwe-smackdown-results-11-28-powells-live-review-of-a-survivor-series-elimination-match-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-semifinal-matches/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 28, 2025|access-date=November 28, 2025}}</ref>
On the 5 episode of ”SmackDown”, [[AJ Lee]] made her return to WWE for the first time since 2015, aiding her husband CM Punk against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and his wife, [[WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]].<ref name=”SmackDown09052025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (9/5): Barnett’s live review of John Cena’s final WWE appearance in Chicago, CM Punk’s appearance, Giulia vs. Michin for the Women’s U.S. Title, Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/05/wwe-smackdown-results-9-5-barnetts-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-wwe-appearance-in-chicago-cm-punks-appearance-giulia-vs-michin-for-the-womens-u-s-title-aleister-black-vs-damian-pri/|date=September 5, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 6, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250906113433/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/05/wwe-smackdown-results-9-5-barnetts-live-review-of-john-cenas-final-wwe-appearance-in-chicago-cm-punks-appearance-giulia-vs-michin-for-the-womens-u-s-title-aleister-black-vs-damian-pri/|archive-date=September 6, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> Lee and Punk subsequently defeated Rollins and Lynch at Wrestlepalooza, which Lee submitting Lynch.<ref name=”Wrestlepalooza2025″/> Also during this time, [[Rhea Ripley]] was in a rivalry against [[The Kabuki Warriors]] ([[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] and [[Kairi Sane]]), more specifically with Asuka, who was jealous of [[Iyo Sky]]’s friendship with Ripley. On the 22 episode of ”Raw”, after Ripley defeated Asuka, she and Sane attacked Ripley, prompting Sky to appear as she tried to stop them, however, The Kabuki Warriors turned on Sky.<ref name=”Raw09222025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (9/22): Powell’s live review of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ appearance, Stephanie Vaquer’s first appearance as Women’s World Champion, Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/09/22/wwe-raw-results-9-22-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-cody-rhodes-appearance-stephanie-vaquers-first-appearance-as-womens-world-champion-bayley-vs-roxanne-perez/|date=September 22, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> Ripley and Sky subsequently defeated The Kabuki Warriors in a tag team match at Crown Jewel,<ref name=”CrownJewel2025″/> however, two nights later on ”Raw”, after Ripley defeated Sane, The Kabuki Warriors viciously attacked Ripley and Sky, taking them out of action indefinitely.<ref name=”Raw10132025″ /> After that, [[WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions]] [[Alexa Bliss]] and [[Charlotte Flair]] would begin a rivalry with [[Nia Jax]], while simultaneously having their own issues with The Kabuki Warriors after saving [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] and [[Lyra Valkyria]] from a post-match attack on the 3 episode of ”Raw”.<ref name=”Raw11032025″/> Bliss would defeat Jax on the 31 episode of ”SmackDown”,<ref name=”SmackDown10312025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (10/31): Barnett’s live review of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre appearances before SNME, Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax, Carmelo Hayes vs. Kit Wilson|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/10/31/wwe-smackdown-results-10-31-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-and-drew-mcintyre-appearances-before-snme-alexa-bliss-vs-nia-jax-carmelo-hayes-vs-kit-wilson/|date=October 31, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=November 11, 2025}}</ref> however, Jax defeated Flair the following week after interference [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]]’s [[Lash Legend]]. Jax subsequently explained that she called Legend because she considered her a formidable opponent after previously defeating Legend in ”[[WWE NXT|NXT]]”. Also that same night, Asuka and Sane appeared dressed as doctors, with Asuka spitting Green Mist on Bliss and Flair.<ref name=”SmackDown11072025″/> Three nights later on ”Raw”, The Kabuki Warriors defeated Bliss and Flair to win the title after interference from Jax and Legend. After that, the four women attacked Flair and Bliss, who were saved by the returning Sky and Ripley. After that, Ripley challenged The Kabuki Warriors, Legend, and Jax for a WarGames match, which was subsequently made official.<ref name=”Raw11102025″/> However, on that week’s ”SmackDown”, Flair announced that she would not be in the match due to past issues with Ripley.<ref name=”SmackDown11142025″/> Three days later on ”Raw”, Lee made her return, distracting Lynch, costing her the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.<ref name=”Raw11172025″/> On that week’s ”SmackDown”, Flair and Ripley decided to leave their problems aside, and later that night, Ripley announced Lee as their fifth team member. However, during a brawl between both teams, Lynch attacked Lee during her entrance. Lynch subsequently joined Kabuki Warriors, Legend, and Jax as their fifth team member.<ref name=”SmackDown11212025″>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/21): Barnett’s live review of Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed, and Penta vs. Finn Balor in The Last Time Is Now tournament matches, DIY vs. Fraxiom|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/21/wwe-smackdown-results-11-21-barnetts-live-review-of-carmelo-hayes-vs-bronson-reed-and-penta-vs-finn-balor-in-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-matches-diy-vs-fraxiom/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 21, 2025|access-date=November 21, 2025}}</ref> The following week on ”SmackDown”, Flair defeated Asuka to earn the WarGames advantage.<ref name=”SmackDown11282025″>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Smackdown results (11/28): Powell’s live review of a Survivor Series elimination match, The Last Time Is Now tournament semifinal matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/11/28/wwe-smackdown-results-11-28-powells-live-review-of-a-survivor-series-elimination-match-the-last-time-is-now-tournament-semifinal-matches/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=November 28, 2025|access-date=November 28, 2025}}</ref>
