It seems AJ Lee's current WWE run has reached its end. @WrestleVotes was first to break the news that current creative plans for the future Hall of Famer are now done, with the hope being that she'll return for more matches and storylines in the future.
An appearance at SummerSlam is said to be on the table and something WWE is pushing for. However, as of now, nothing is set in stone for the former Women's Intercontinental Champion.
Lee made her WWE return in September 2025. Joining husband CM Punk, she feuded with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, eventually defeating the latter for the Intercontinental title. That happened at Elimination Chamber, and Lee came out on the losing end of their WrestleMania 42 rematch.
With Lee spending most of her time feuding with Lynch, fans didn't get many of the dream matches they'd hoped for. Her departure comes just as Paige has returned to WWE, meaning only time will tell whether we get to see them share the ring again.
This latest update comes after Lee recently shared the following message with fans on Instagram:
Wrestlemania and assorted cuteness from the past eight months part two
Allow me to be sappy and then forget this ever happened. Rebecca, you’re selfless, hilarious, and pure joy to spar with. Thank you for keeping me safe and making me better. Jess, thank you for being a true partner in our matches and always calming my anxiety. Carla and Aoife, I fell in love with wrestling again by seeing it through your eyes. I’m so proud to be a teeny part of your journey. You’re way cooler and more talented than I ever was. But I still have to kick your asses one day. Pam, you’re the undisputed GOAT. Thank you for going out of your way to help me train, to make every show so f’ing fun, and for healing my jaded heart. To all the women in the locker room, I admire and respect you so damn much. You are my wildest dreams for women’s wrestling come true. Thank you for making me feel so welcome and supported and dealing with my obnoxiously loud laugh.
To my AJ Leegion, my mania entrance was a love letter to you, and to every girl who will become her own superhero. Thank you for supporting me for two decades, selling out my merchandise, giving me record-setting views, and making Converse a small fortune with your AJ cosplay. Your passion kept me coming back. Stay weird, see you soon.