AJ Lee Reveals When WWE Return Plans Came Together

AJ Lee is back—and her return wasn’t just a nostalgic moment. It was a personal leap of faith.

After a decade away from the ring, the former Divas Champion made her in-ring return at WrestlePalooza, teaming with her husband CM Punk to defeat Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. But fans who thought this was a long-planned comeback might be surprised—it came together in just a month.

Following her performance, AJ shared her thoughts on social media and finally revealed how quickly things came together. She called the entire comeback “a chaotic fairytale so far,” and admitted that she jumped back into wrestling despite her fears, proving to herself—and the world—that she still belongs in the ring.

“I’m proud of myself for being scared but doing it anyway, after ten years of retirement, on one month’s notice. I guess I still got it.”

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AJ also made sure to show love to the people who had her back along the way. From trainers to co-workers to her dog, she didn’t forget anyone who helped make the moment happen.

“I’m so grateful to Rebecca, Colby, Jess, TJ, and my hot husband Phil for taking such good care of me. And Larry for sharing his dressing room.”

CM Punk—who wore a custom “AJ Lee’s Husband” jacket during their entrance—was clearly her biggest cheerleader, but AJ’s list of thank-yous also included Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, showing the mutual respect behind the chaos in the ring.

Her post concluded with appreciation for the fans, both longtime loyalists and new viewers who experienced her for the first time.

“I’m feeling all the love and support from you guys, my wonderful weirdos, it means the world.”

WrestlePalooza wasn’t just a return match—it was a powerful chapter for AJ, who dove headfirst into a new era of WWE and came out with a big win. And judging by the way things ended with Becky Lynch tapping out, this could just be the beginning of something more.

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