Solmets from Storyline: The Untold Love Story of AJ Lee and CM Punk, who still wooes fans of WWE
When it comes to wrestling couples, some names are AJ Lee and Shane compared to CM Punk. Started as another WWE storyline, wrestling turned into one of the most real and permanent romances in history. A decade later, his love story is still getting stronger—and in 2025, AJ’s amazing return to the ring has once again returned him to the WWE Spotlight.
A WWE script that became real life
In 2011, AJ Lee made his WWE main roster debut as a bizarre, fan-pandering underdog. First, her on-screen romance with Daniel Bryan attracted attention, especially the notorious 18-second WrestleMania 28 losses that broke her heart and began to reopen her character.
But everything changed in 2012, when CM Punk entered the picture during his mythological WWE Championship run. AJ caught himself between Punk, Bryan and Kane in WWE’s wild love-triangle story. Even she became an unexpected raw general manager, guessing fans at every turn.
Soon, it was clear that his chemistry was not just “scripted.” By 2013, the on-screen connection of AJ and Punk had blossomed into a real-life romance, and in 2014, both tied the knot—converted the knot into reality.
Life beyond WWE Spotlight
In 2015, AJ participated in wrestling due to health issues but restrengthened himself as a bestselling writer, producer and mental health advocate. Pank also discovered life outside the finished circle—before talking about water at UFC, eventually before his much-awaited wrestling.
Through all this, his bond was never forgiven. Punk often credits AJ to help her through the most difficult time, proving that her marriage is an anchor outside of pro wrestling.
Love
His relationship in WWE’s history is rare—only alive—but despite the notorious politics, injuries and long-distance programs of rich-rich business. Now, with AJ Lee stepping back in the ring in 2025, fans are once again being seen completely.
Unlike many wrestling romances, which burn under the spotlight, the love story of AJ Lee and CM Punk stands the test of time. What started as the WWE storyline has become one of the most authentic and inspirational relationships that has ever been seen by the wrestling world.
And with the two once again creating waves in WWE, their legacy as the ultimate wrestling love story is stronger than ever.
