AJ Lee impresses WWE officials with promo during paid tryout
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

AJ Lee participated in a paid WWE tryout that involved intense scrutiny from officials. She recounted how she had to pay an entry fee and waited two years to attend the tryout alongside 400 other hopefuls. On the first day, she was unexpectedly asked to cut a promo, which led to her opportunity with the organization. Lee's spontaneous performance as her character, 'Miss April', was pivotal in earning her a chance with WWE.
- •AJ Lee paid a fee to attend the WWE tryout program.
- •She participated alongside 400 other individuals.
- •Officials requested her to perform a promo on the first day.
- •Her character during the promo was 'Miss April'.
- •The tryout was pivotal in her career trajectory.
- 6:30 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Lee Won Over WWE Officials With Promo During Paid Tryout
"AJ Lee had to pay a fee to impress WWE officials.
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