AJ Lee Explains Why She Had No Clear Plan for Her WWE Comeback, and Why She’s Still Having a Blast
News sources (itrwrestling.com) and WWE coverage highlight AJ Lee’s unexpected, breezy reintegration with WWE. Since returning to the Stamford-based company in September last year, she has teamed with CM Punk to face Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. Their mixed tag match ended with Lee forcing Lynch to submit to the Black Widow, intensifying the feud between Lee and “The Man.” Lee then scored another high-profile victory at WarGames during Survivor Series by delivering the same move to Lynch. Most recently, at Elimination Chamber, she captured the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship by defeating Lynch, marking a significant milestone in her current run.
AJ Lee discussed her WWE future candidly. On WWE’s Elimination Chamber Recap Show, she shared that she initially expected to be back for a single match. Yet, the experience has been so enjoyable that she decided to keep going, taking everything one day at a time and savoring every moment. She described a mindful approach: being kind to herself and her heart, not setting rigid expectations, and treating each moment as potentially the last while aiming to make it count.
Her comments reflect a relaxed, organic path rather than a meticulously planned return. She added that she initially believed she would return just for a fun tag match to defend her husband CM Punk’s honor, but her enthusiasm kept pulling her back. The run has proven to be not only entertaining but also therapeutic in several ways for her.
For fans, the question now is what comes next. With Lee crowned as the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion, the future remains open wide as the audience awaits her next chapter. If you quote or reference her remarks, please credit WWE and give a brief nod to ITR Wrestling for the transcription.
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