WWE Stars React to AJ Lee’s Return – As noted, AJ Lee made her long-awaited WWE return on Friday’s episode of SmackDown, marking her first appearance with the company in over a decade.
The shocking comeback came during a heated segment between CM Punk and Becky Lynch, when Punk, refusing to strike back after being slapped by Lynch, introduced AJ as his backup. Lee stormed the ring, hit Lynch with a flurry of strikes, and dropped her with a slap that sent the Women’s Intercontinental Champion scrambling to the outside.
As seen below, the moment immediately set social media buzzing, with several WWE stars reacting to AJ’s return.
“Caffeine perks you up… but me, I’m some natural dynamite baby.” @TheAJMendez welcome back my lil Dynamite give em hell🧨 #smackdown
— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) September 6, 2025
MOMMYS HOME 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
— roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) September 6, 2025
All is right in the world
— Brie Coda (@ElaynaBlack) September 6, 2025
Ever been in an all women’s show locker room when AJ Lee returns down the road? Crazy vibes man
— Shazza McKenzie / シャザ マッケンジー (@Shazza_McKenzie) September 6, 2025
Memories and whatnot. pic.twitter.com/sC7y6u6JmP
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) September 5, 2025
Damn, AJ Lee got more abs than I do
— Stephen Wolf (@StephenWolf309) September 6, 2025
THATS OUR WOMAN😭😭🩷🖤
— KYLIE RAE (@IamKylieRae) September 6, 2025
Wouldn’t miss it!!! 🩷🖤 https://t.co/8wxwlRYU2r pic.twitter.com/zQ6BJD49PO
— HYAN ハイアン (@_thehyan) September 6, 2025
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— ZV (@ZelinaVegaWWE) September 6, 2025
the reason i started watching wrestling is back in wrestling 🥹 @TheAJMendez
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) September 6, 2025
The reactions highlight the lasting impact AJ Lee has had on a generation of women’s wrestlers, many of whom cite her as a major influence during their careers. With her return now official, speculation has already begun about what role she will play moving forward, particularly with her involvement alongside Punk in his ongoing feud with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
WWE Stars React to AJ Lee’s Return
