AJ Lee’s WWE Return Still Unlikely Despite Royal Rumble Speculation

AJ Lee has quickly become a major talking point as the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 draws near.

Ever since CM Punk made his WWE return, fans have been buzzing with speculation about whether AJ could step back into the ring for a surprise appearance. However, insiders remain skeptical, stating that if such a return were in the works, it would be tightly guarded.

Despite the excitement, there’s no indication that serious talks have happened to bring AJ out of retirement. Multiple talents from AEW and WWE have joked over the years about trying to lure her back, but it’s always been just that—a joke. One WWE higher-up commented via Fightful Select, “She always looks like she’d fit right back in on TV, and I’m sure she knows that if she wanted to be in the Royal Rumble tomorrow, it could happen.”

CM Punk recently added fuel to the fire by playfully suggesting she could make an appearance, admitting he’d be in “joking trouble” with AJ herself for even mentioning it. Still, WWE sources are clear that there’s no confirmed plan in place.

While AJ Lee hasn’t been active in the wrestling ring since 2015, she recently made waves on the series Heels, where those on set praised her performance. Fans have been left wondering if this could be a hint at a return to wrestling, even if just for one night.

So, could AJ Lee shock the world and make a comeback at the Royal Rumble, or is this all just fan speculation? Let us know what you think in the comments!