AJ Lee WWE Return
WWE Confirms AJ Lee Has Not Retired Despite Ongoing Television Inactivity
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Bayley teased a potential AJ Lee match while AJ is off WWE TV, signaling ongoing interest in crossing paths.
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WWE creative reportedly had not heard of any plan to insert AJ Lee into the Paige–Nikki Bella feud, and the involved talents had not been told what the plans were before Brie Bella's SummerSlam injury.
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Brie Bella's SummerSlam injury reportedly sidelined her for roughly three to six months, affecting the planned angle and enabling Paige and Nikki to continue their rivalry in Brie’s absence.
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WWE has not treated WrestleMania 42 as an official goodbye to AJ Lee, with no retirement announcement or formal farewell planned.
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AJ Lee reportedly returned to WWE last year after more than a decade away, indicating she remains a prospective in-ring performer for WWE.
AJ Lee remains off WWE television since losing her Women's Intercontinental Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42, but the company has not treated her absence as an official retirement Fightful Select. WWE sources believe Lee has not retired, though there are currently no concrete plans or creative direction for her return to in-ring competition.
Speculation has centered on Lee potentially joining a Paige-and-Nikki Bella rivalry, but PWMania reports that WWE creative had not been informed of any such plan, and the involved talents were never told what storyline was being considered before Brie Bella's SummerSlam injury sidelined her for three to six months.
No Retirement Announced Despite Long Absence
AJ Lee's last televised match came at WrestleMania 42, where she lost the Women's Intercontinental Championship to Becky Lynch Wrestling Attitude. Despite nearly a year away from WWE programming, the company has made no official retirement announcement or formal farewell event. Sportskeeda notes that while Lee seemed to hint at retirement after her WrestleMania loss, WWE has not confirmed her departure.
Paige-Bella Feud Plans Did Not Include Lee
When speculation emerged about AJ Lee joining the Paige versus Nikki Bella angle, WWE creative reportedly had no knowledge of the plan PWMania. The talents involved—Paige, Nikki, and Brie Bella—had not been informed of any storyline featuring Lee before Brie suffered an injury at SummerSlam that benched her for months.
Brie Bella's SummerSlam injury forced a reset of the planned program 411Mania. With Brie sidelined, Paige and Nikki were able to continue their rivalry independently, eliminating the need for a third party angle. No formal announcement was made about why Lee was not added to the feud.
Mental Health Protection Under New Contract Terms
Reports indicate that AJ Lee's updated WWE contract includes improvements focused on protecting her mental health if she returns to active competition ITR Wrestling. The company has reportedly prioritized her well-being as a condition of any future in-ring involvement, reflecting WWE's awareness of her past struggles with the demands of professional wrestling.
Bayley Signals Ongoing Interest in Facing Lee
Even as Lee remains off television, other WWE talents continue to express interest in crossing paths with her. Bayley recently teased a potential match with Lee PWMania, suggesting that the company and its roster still view her as an active performer worth featuring once she returns. No date or opponent has been officially scheduled for her comeback.
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