AJ Lee’s WWE WrestlePalooza Return Earns High Praise from Fans and Talent – AJ Lee’s in-ring comeback at WWE WrestlePalooza proved to be a major success, drawing rave reviews from both the live audience and WWE officials. According to a report from Fightful Select, the internal reaction to her first match in over eleven years was overwhelmingly positive. Sources within WWE stated, “Those that we spoke to in WWE felt she did really well. Becky Lynch was heavily credited for her performance. One longtime WWE name said that Lynch has helped lead so many wrestlers through matches when they’ve taken long absences, and they feel she did well.”
Lee teamed with her husband CM Punk to defeat Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in one of the most anticipated matches of the WrestlePalooza card. Despite the long layoff, the former Divas Champion showed no signs of rust and ultimately secured the win for her team by forcing Lynch to submit to her signature Black Widow submission hold. WWE sources confirmed that this will not be a one-time appearance, as Lee signed a new contract with the company upon her September 5, 2025 return.
The 38-year-old star was one of WWE’s most popular and groundbreaking performers during her original run, which ended with her retirement in 2015. A three-time Divas Champion, Lee once held the title for a then-record 295 days. Her unique persona and sharp mic skills helped redefine the women’s division, most notably through her memorable “Pipebombshell” promo that criticized the Total Divas reality show and set the stage for WWE’s Women’s Revolution.
AJ Lee’s successful return not only reignited excitement among longtime fans but also signaled a new chapter for one of WWE’s most influential trailblazers.
