AJ Lee’s Return Puts the Entire Women’s Roster on Notice

Ten years gone. A broken neck. A generation moved on without her. But on SmackDown under the Chicago lights, AJ Lee returned and instantly reminded the world that “never say never” is more than a slogan. This episode breaks down why AJ chose now, how her comeback ties into CM Punk, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins, and what it means for the women’s division going forward. From whispers of ring rust to dream matches with today’s biggest stars, AJ Lee’s return isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a statement that could reshape WWE’s future.

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00:00 – Intro 02:16 – Why Was AJ Lee Finished with WWE? 04:37 – AJ Lee Trained with CM Punk on Instagram 05:30 – The Sign for an AJ Lee Return was ALWAYS There 07:07 – CM Punk's WWE Return Set the Table for AJ Lee's Return 09:13 – WWE Clash in Paris Set the Stage for AJ Lee 11:35 – WWE Is Playing Chess 12:41 – Who Else Could WWE Have Put with CM Punk? 15:25 – Is Pro Wrestling Down Late Summer/ Early Fall? 16:06 – AJ Lee - The Return Heard Around the World 18:08 – Anyone OTHER THAN AJ Lee Would Have Gotten Booed 19:09 – Did AJ Lee Have to Retire? 22:52 – Roxanne Perez vs AJ Lee? 24:34 – Looking at AJ Lee's Return Promo 26:37 – Hot Take 28:04 – AJ Lee's Legacy Meets Today's WWE Women's Division 30:47 – IS AJ Lee in the Top 5 Returns of All Time? 31:59 – AJ Lee Made Fans Care 33:20 – AJ Lee Gets a New Chance at Pro Wrestling 36:27 – Hot Take 2 37:27 – Why did AJ Lee Choose to Come Back to the WWE Now? 42:04 – Pro Wrestling Hotline Call 45:21 – AJ Lee – WWE WrestlePalooza and Beyond 48:45 – What Should AJ Lee Do AFTER the CM Punk Story 50:04 – Final Thoughts 51:50 – Outro