AJ Lee reflects on WWE Wrestlepalooza return: ‘I guess I still got it’
AJ Lee is expressing gratitude for everyone who helped with her WWE return.
After a decade away from the ring, Lee returned to competition in a mixed tag match last Saturday at WWE Wrestlepalooza. She made an Instagram post today reflecting on the moment and showing appreciation for everyone else who was involved in the match. She thanked her husband CM Punk, their opponents Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins, referee Jessika Carr, producer TJ Wilson, her dog Larry, and all of the fans.
“A chaotic fairytale so far. I’m proud of myself for being scared but doing it anyway, after ten years of retirement, on one month’s notice. I guess I still got it,” Lee wrote. “I’m so grateful to Rebecca, Colby, Jess, TJ, and my hot husband Phil for taking such good care of me. And Larry for sharing his dressing room. I’m feeling all the love and support from you guys, my wonderful weirdos, it means the world.”
The mixed tag match ended with Lee using her Black Widow submission on Lynch to get the victory. What’s next for Lee remains to be seen, but her challenging Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship would appear to be the logical direction.
The 38-year-old Lee has officially signed a new contract with WWE in her return. She was a three-time Divas Champion during her first run with the company, where Lee was one of the most popular characters on WWE programming. A neck injury contributed to her decision to retire in 2015.
Outside of the ring, Lee is a writer and mental health advocate.
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