4 Ways AJ Lee can return to WWE

The current landscape of WWE features several legends who are active, returning to the ring, or planning to say goodbye. John Cena will have his retirement match in 2025 and so will Goldberg. Meanwhile, AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton are wrestling veterans still competing at a high level.

One of the company's biggest returns and a legend in his own right is CM Punk. The Straight Edge Superstar made his comeback around a year ago and has set fire to the promotion. However, in the time since then, one name that has frequently popped up is AJ Lee.

AJ Lee is the wife of CM Punk and a future Hall of Famer in her own right. She is a former Divas Champion and even once was the RAW General Manager. However, when Punk left the promotion in 2014, AJ followed suit soon after.

Now, many hope to see Lee make a celebrated comeback just like her husband. In fact, Punk even believes that her return would be bigger than his. This article will look at a handful of ways the crazy ex-superstar could make a massive comeback sooner rather than later.

Below are four ways AJ Lee can return to WWE.

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#4. AJ Lee could be a surprise entrant in the 2025 WWE Women's Royal Rumble Match

The WWE Royal Rumble is a yearly premium live event that typically takes place in January. The 2025 edition is set to happen on February 1st and it will be held live from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

As is common in the modern era, the show will likely feature two Royal Rumble Matches. One bout will be for male superstars while the other will be for the women of WWE. The latter could be where AJ Lee makes her return.

The Royal Rumble Match is infamous for legends, absent stars, and former talent making their return in a big way. Lee showing up would cause the audience to explode and it might truly be one of the best returns in the history of the Women's Royal Rumble Match.

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#3. She could fight Bayley at WrestleMania 41

Bayley is an extremely decorated performer. She is a former RAW Women's Champion, SmackDown Women's Champion, NXT Women's Champion, WWE Women's Champion, and Women's Tag Team Champion. Her career has been nothing short of amazing.

The Role Model had an incredible WrestleMania season last year. She won the 2024 Women's Royal Rumble Match and proceeded to dethrone IYO SKY of the WWE Women's Title on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

There is no clear path for Bayley at WrestleMania 41; however, she is a close friend of AJ Lee. As a result, the two could have a storyline heading into the show which leads to AJ coming out of retirement to battle The Role Model. This would be incredible to witness.

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#2. AJ could team up with CM Punk to take on Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan

The Judgment Day is one of WWE's top factions. The group is currently comprised of Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito, and Dominik Mysterio.

The couple of the stable are the duo of The Miracle Kid and Dirty Dom. Liv and Dominik are despised by WWE fans, but their union has been successful, especially for Morgan who remains the Women's World Champion.

Notably, CM Punk and Dominik Mysterio have thrown some barbs at each other in interviews and social media. If AJ Lee does return, she could team up with her husband to take on Liv and Dirty Dom. The two legends and future Hall of Famers battling RAW's slimeballs would make for a really interesting match and feud.

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#1. She could manage or lead a faction featuring Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez

Since AJ Lee is a legend in pro wrestling, some WWE stars grew up watching her compete and enjoyed her various storylines. Two of the key figures who have been open and honest about their Lee fandom are NXT stars Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez.

The friends-turned-enemies-turned-friends-again duo don't shy away from their love for AJ, referring to her as "mom" and CM Punk as "dad." AJ is a role model to them, which could mean if the former Divas Champion does return to WWE, she could work with her "kids."

If AJ were to return as an in-ring competitor, she could form a stable with Cora and Roxanne, either on NXT or the main roster. If Lee doesn't wish to return to the ring, she could manage the two and help guide them towards even more success. Regardless, AJ working with Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez would make a lot of sense.