AJ Lee’s WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Return Rumors Debunked

STAMFORD, Conn. — Speculation about AJ Lee‘s potential return to WWE at the Royal Rumble 2025 has been circulating among fans, especially following CM Punk’s recent comeback. However, sources close to the situation indicate no concrete plans are in place for her return.

AJ Lee, a former WWE Divas Champion, retired from in-ring competition in 2015. Since then, rumors of her return have surfaced periodically, particularly after her husband, CM Punk, rejoined WWE in late 2023. Despite fan excitement, multiple sources within WWE and AEW have confirmed that there are no active discussions about her participation in the Royal Rumble.

“She always looks like she’d fit right back in on TV, and I’m sure she knows that if she wanted to be in the Royal Rumble tomorrow, it could happen,” said a WWE higher-up, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The source added that CM Punk’s recent comments about AJ potentially being a surprise entrant were likely made in jest, and any “trouble” he referenced would be with AJ herself, not WWE management.

While AJ Lee has stayed away from wrestling, she hasn’t completely left the industry. She recently appeared on the Starz series “Heels,” where she impressed those on set with her performance. “She crushed it in the ring,” said a production source. Despite her absence from WWE programming, her legacy remains strong, and fans continue to hope for a comeback.

The Royal Rumble 2025, scheduled for this Saturday, will feature 30 participants in both the men’s and women’s matches. While AJ Lee’s name has been a topic of discussion, WWE has not confirmed any surprise entrants beyond those already announced. Wrestling fans are encouraged to tune in for live coverage of the event.