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AJ Lee opens up about surprise WWE return and its motivations

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

AJ Lee opens up about surprise WWE return and its motivations
Summary

AJ Lee discussed her unexpected return to WWE during an appearance on 'The Nikki & Brie Show' at Fanatics Fest. Originally moved away from wrestling, she had no plans to step back into the ring until the prospect of competing against emerging female talent sparked her interest. Lee expressed her desire to support her loyal fans and embrace the evolved of the business. Since her return, she has competed in five matches, including a title loss to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania earlier this year.

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  • •AJ Lee rejoined WWE a decade after her initial departure.
  • •She competed five times since her return, most recently losing to Becky Lynch.
  • •Lee mentioned her desire to see and support the new generation of wrestlers.
  • •Her return was prompted by the changing of women's wrestling.
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WWE's AJ Lee has revealed that she had no intention of stepping back into the ring and explained what changed her mind.

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