Retired American professional wrestler, AJ Lee, has been generating subsequent buzz online. Speculations of her potential return, fueled by media reports and her husband, CM Punk’s reaction to the possibility. The wrestling couple were a formidable force to reckon with during their prime. However, as CM Punk had to make a controversial departure from the company, AJ Lee followed his lead. With the former’s return to WWE, fans have been eagerly waiting for Punk and Lee’s joint appearance in the sports arena.
CM Punk’s reaction to AJ Lee’s potential return to WWE
CM Punk’s comeback after nearly a decade away has led fans to speculate about his wife, AJ Lee, possibly returning as well. Recently, during the post-show of WWE’s Clash in Paris event on August 31, 2025, CM Punk had an interesting reaction to the fan demand for the three-time Divas Champion. As CM Punk walked past fans on the ramp, he paused to look at a sign held by a fan that read, “CM Punk, bring back AJ Lee.” Punk then asked for the sign, looked at it, and tilted his head with an expression that suggested that he agreed with the idea. Additionally, he expressed his desire for his wife’s return to WWE in multiple past interviews.
How did AJ Lee and CM Punk’s love story begin?
WWE personalities AJ Lee (real name, April Jeanette Mendez) and CM Punk (real name, Phillip Jack Brooks) met in 2012 when they were paired in a romantic storyline in WWE. Their on-screen storyline featured a love triangle involving Daniel Bryan, a rival of CM Punk. At the time, CM Punk was the WWE Champion, and AJ Lee was a prominent figure in the women’s division. Eventually, their reel chemistry evolved into a real-life relationship, and they began dating in 2013.
AJ Lee and CM Punk bonded over shared trauma
AJ Lee and CM Punk shared personal struggles and experiences, which drew them closer together, as reported by People. It included their battles with mental health and challenging family backgrounds. AJ Lee has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition her mother also suffered from. CM Punk’s mother also struggled with bipolar disorder. This shared experience provided a common ground for understanding each other’s challenges and offering support.
AJ Lee’s self-authored book, Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules, details her difficult childhood marked by poverty, mental illness, and drug addiction within her family. CM Punk’s straight-edge lifestyle stemmed from his father’s struggle with alcoholism. Both have been outspoken about how their childhood experiences influenced their wrestling personas and motivated them to advocate for mental health awareness.
CM Punk and AJ Lee chose each other as life partners
The high-profile wrestler couple decided to end their dating phase in a year and move on to the next chapter of their lives. They tied the knot on June 13, 2014, in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. The spouses have been together for over a decade now, and they have been supporting each other in their personal and professional endeavours. Recently, in July 2025, CM Punk shared a social media post celebrating the 13th anniversary of their first kiss, which occurred during the WWE storyline where they met. They renewed their vows in 2023.
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