Is AJ Lee Returning to WWE? Why Did AJ Lee Retire?
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Updated Jul 09, 2024
Is AJ Lee Returning to WWE?
There is no official confirmation on AJ Lee returning to WWE. CM Punk AJ Lee’s husband recently discussed the possibility of AJ Lee returning to WWE, noting her busy schedule with various projects like comics and films through her production company, Scrappy Heart Productions.
Despite fans' hopes at WWE Money in the Bank, where Punk interfered in Drew McIntyre's match, AJ Lee did not make an appearance. Punk emphasized that while he'd love to see her back in the ring as a fan, it ultimately depends on her choices and commitments outside of wrestling.
Why Did AJ Lee Retire?
AJ Lee retired from wrestling primarily due to severe neck injuries she sustained during her career. Over time, she began taking fewer risks in the ring due to three herniated discs in her spine. Her friend Paige, known as Saraya in AEW, often protected her during matches to minimize further injury.
Despite speculation that her departure was influenced by her relationship with CM Punk, AJ Lee clarified that her decision was driven by these ongoing health issues. She revealed on a talk show that she had herniated discs in her neck, causing significant pain and limiting her mobility, ultimately leading to her retirement from WWE in 2015.
Who is AJ Lee?
April Jeanette Mendez, born on March 19, 1987, is an American author, screenwriter, and former professional wrestler. She is famous for her time in WWE, where she wrestled under the name AJ Lee. Mendez started wrestling professionally in 2007 in New Jersey's smaller wrestling circuits.
She joined WWE in 2009 and spent time in their training program before moving up to the main roster. Known for her character as a "mentally unstable" wrestler, she had notable storylines, including managing Raw for three months. During her career, she won the Divas Championship three times and held it for a total of 406 days.
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| Name | April Jeanette Mendez |
| Date of Birth | March 19, 1987 |
| Age | 37 |
| Place of Birth | Union City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupations | Author, Screenwriter, Professional Wrestler |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | CM Punk (m. 2014) |
Career
During her time in WWE, April Jeanette Mendez, known as AJ Lee, played a character called the "crazy chick" because of her bipolar disorder. She kept her condition private until she wrote about it in her memoir. The "Lee" in her ring name came from Wendee Lee, a voice actress she liked from Cowboy Bebop.
AJ Lee wore simple outfits like T-shirts, jean shorts, and Chuck Taylor sneakers in the ring, which were easy for fans to copy for dress-up. She had a playful ring entrance where she skipped and sometimes used it to tease her opponents. AJ Lee's special move was the octopus hold, which she called "Black Widow" like the Marvel Comics character.
Age & Height
April Jeanette Mendez was born on March 19, 1987, in Union City, New Jersey, USA. She is 37 years old and stands 5 feet 2 inches tall.
Net Worth
AJ Lee, also known as April Mendez, has a net worth of $4 million. She is an American author and retired professional wrestler, born in Union City, New Jersey, in March 1987. Lee began wrestling on the independent circuit in New Jersey and joined WWE in 2009 after two years in Florida Championship Wrestling.
Known for her "mentally unstable" character, Lee had notable on-screen relationships and held the WWE Divas Championship three times. Lee married fellow wrestler CM Punk in 2014 and authored the New York Times Best Seller autobiography, Crazy Is My Superpower, in 2017.
WWE Wiki
WWE is an American wrestling company owned by TKO Group Holdings, part of Endeavor Group Holdings. They do wrestling and other things like movies and football. They also let other companies use their ideas for games and toys.
