AJ Lee addresses potential WWE return during recent interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

AJ Lee discussed the possibility of future WWE appearances during a recent interview on the iHeart Women’s Sports YouTube channel. The 39-year-old performer returned to the company in 2025 but has not competed in the ring since her match against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42 in April. During that event, she lost the contest for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title. Lee indicated that she remains open to further storylines if a compelling opportunity arises that feels like a new or groundbreaking challenge. She confirmed she is currently maintaining her fitness and writing as she waits to determine her next steps. Her tenure in WWE previously included three reigns as the WWE Divas Champion before her departure.
- •AJ Lee last performed at WrestleMania 42 in April.
- •She faced Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title in her last match.
- •Lee stated she is staying physically ready for potential future storylines.
- •She previously held the WWE Divas Championship three times.
- •Lee emphasized interest in projects that offer new or groundbreaking narratives.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Staying ready’ – AJ Lee quizzed on what’s next in her wrestling career
"AJ Lee made her long-awaited return to WWE in 2025, but it has now been several months since we have seen the 39-year-old compete in the ring. She last featured for WWE at WrestleMania 42 in April, facing Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title.
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