“AJ Lee Breaks Silence After Shocking WWE Comeback: ‘Everything Hurts More Than I Remember’”
After a decade away from the ring, AJ Lee finally made her long-awaited WWE return at Wrestlepalooza—and the moment was nothing short of historic.
Lee, who officially retired in 2015, stunned fans when she stepped back inside the squared circle, teaming with her husband, CM Punk, in a blockbuster mixed tag match against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. The fairytale ending came when Lee locked in her iconic Black Widow submission, forcing “The Man” Becky Lynch to tap out and sealing the victory.
Speaking on WWE’s official post-show, AJ was brutally honest about how it felt to be back in action.
“It’s been a minute. Everything hurts way more than I remember. But that was a lot of fun,” she admitted with a smile.
But for Lee, the night wasn’t just about the physical battle—it was about reconnecting with fans and reflecting on the impact she’s had on women’s wrestling.
Big E, who interviewed her after the match, asked about her influence on today’s generation of female wrestlers. Lee’s response was heartfelt:
“The most meaningful thing I’ll ever do is connect with my fans, especially young women, on topics like mental health. I was built to take your stories and be a part of your journey. And just like I hope I helped fans feel less alone, they helped me through my hardest times, too.”
Lee also couldn’t help but marvel at how far WWE’s women’s division has come since she left.
“Everyone was so welcoming and kind. It made me feel like what I did mattered to these wonderfully talented women. The evolution of women’s wrestling has been the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. They deserved it ten years ago, they deserve it now, and they’ll deserve even more in the next ten years.”
For fans who grew up during her trailblazing era, AJ Lee’s return wasn’t just nostalgic—it was proof that her legacy still burns brightly in WWE’s women’s division.
