AJ Lee is making a measured comeback to WWE, prioritizing her mental health as she returns to the ring after an eight-year hiatus. Competing for the first time since her retirement in 2015, Lee’s recent match saw her team up with her husband, CM Punk, to secure a victory against the couple Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins.
This Saturday, November 29, 2023, Lee will participate in the highly anticipated Survivor Series at Petco Park in San Diego. She is set to join forces with Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss in the WarGames match. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Eastern time, and it will be broadcast live on the ESPN app in the United States and on Netflix in other regions.
Lee’s approach to her return is significantly influenced by her past experiences in WWE. Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s podcast, “What’s Your Story?”, she expressed her desire to avoid a repeat of the mental struggles she faced during her final year with the company. “I never wanted to feel how I felt mentally to where my last year was very hard for me,” Lee noted.
She emphasized a cautious mindset regarding her commitments, stating, “I have been a little trepidatious in like what I’m committing to and what I can handle.” Despite this, the opportunity to work alongside a talented group of women in the WarGames match has been a motivating factor for her return.
Lee remarked on the current women’s division, saying, “To see every single woman on the roster is so talented and different and special. And their looks are like the 10th most interesting thing about them.” She appreciates the depth and variety of skills displayed by her fellow wrestlers, noting that they represent qualities she admired as a child.
Her excitement about the event reflects a significant evolution in the women’s wrestling landscape, which she believes is more inclusive and diverse than during her previous tenure. “To see that and somehow come back and, like, play with them is, it’s insane. It really is,” she said.
As Lee prepares for her return, fans and fellow wrestlers alike are eager to see how her journey unfolds in this new chapter of her career. The WarGames match promises to deliver high-stakes action and showcase the incredible talent within the WWE women’s division.
