Women’s Intercontinental Champion escalates war of words before Chicago event
Summary
– Becky Lynch accuses WWE of preparing artificial crowd noise for CM Punk and AJ Lee
– Claims fans could be incentivized with merchandise to boost reactions
– Comments come days before Elimination Chamber in Chicago
Becky Lynch has intensified the build to Elimination Chamber by publicly accusing WWE of manufacturing crowd reactions ahead of the Chicago event.
Following a heated message directed at AJ Lee, Lynch returned to social media with a broader claim. She alleged that WWE plans to pipe in loud cheers and artificial audience noise for CM Punk and AJ Lee during the February 28 show at the United Center.
Lynch also suggested that some attendees could be incentivized with merchandise to create louder reactions. The comments mark a sharp escalation in her ongoing rivalry and extend the controversy beyond her opponent to the company itself.
Elimination Chamber will take place in CM Punk’s hometown of Chicago, adding another layer of tension to the situation. AJ Lee’s strong ties to the city further raise expectations for an intense crowd response.
Lynch is scheduled to defend the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at the event. Her remarks appear designed to shape the narrative before stepping into the arena.
Whether the claims are strategic mind games or part of the storyline’s edge, the comments have amplified anticipation for one of the most closely watched stops on the road to WrestleMania.
Chicago Made?! More like CHICAGO MENACE PUNK! CONNIVING MORON PUNK is probably MORE accurate!!! My very reliable sources have informed me that WWE has LOUD cheers and audience noises ready to be piped in due to the fact that PUNK and ABSOLUTE JOKE actually get NO REAL love from…
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 22, 2026
