AJ Lee Discusses 'Wonderful Surprise' Of WWE Return - Wrestling Inc.
AJ Lee said talented young women and loyal fans helped convince her to wrestle again after she had no intention of returning.
- Intercontinental Champion Lee recently reflected on her return at Fanatics Fest, explaining on The Nikki & Brie Show that she initially 'didn't feel like I had anything left to do.'
- Lee revealed that fighting for equal pay during her initial stint, including public discussions with Stephanie McMahon, influenced her comeback decision to secure treatment equal to Punk.
- On WWE Unreal, Lee admitted she had not signed her contract 30 minutes before her return, and before confronting Becky Lynch in Chicago, she joked she wore jean shorts for the first time in 10 years.
- Since returning last year, Lee has competed in five matches, including a loss to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania earlier this year for the Intercontinental Championship after rejoining WWE a decade after leaving.
- Speculation surrounds a potential SummerSlam appearance, with reports suggesting the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match offers an opportunity to reintroduce her without requiring weeks of television buildup.
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AJ Lee On Not Kissing CM Punk At WWE Elimination Chamber - Fightful
AJ Lee explains why she didn't kiss CM Punk at WWE Elimination Chamber. The show closed with a championship celebration that featured both Lee and Punk. Lee was celebrating her Women's Intercontinental Championship win, while Punk was celebrating his World Heavyweight Championship victory over Finn Balor. The fourth episode of WWE Unreal Season Three allowed…
AJ Lee Discusses 'Wonderful Surprise' Of WWE Return
AJ Lee's return to WWE came as quite a surprise, as she had moved away from the pro wrestling business, and she has now revealed that she had no intention of returning. Lee rejoined WWE a decade after leaving and has competed in a handful of matches since. The former WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion recently appeared on "The Nikki & Brie Show" at Fanatics Fest, where she explained why she never felt the need to wrestle again. "Did I ever th…
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