Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler, Author |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Union City, New Jersey |
Latest News about AJ Lee
28/02/2026
AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch at Elimination Chamber on February 28, 2026, to win the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. This victory marked her first major title since returning to WWE after a decade-long retirement, establishing her as a top competitor in the women's division.
05/09/2025
AJ Lee made her stunning return to WWE on the September 5 episode of SmackDown, attacking Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch alongside her husband CM Punk. She subsequently signed a multi-year, full-time contract with WWE, confirming her return is a long-term commitment rather than a brief appearance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | April Jeanette Mendez |
|---|---|
| Ring Name | AJ Lee |
| Known As | The Black Widow |
| Description | American professional wrestler and author signed to WWE. Known for her high-flying style and standout villainous role in professional wrestling. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 115 pounds |
| Billed From | Union City, New Jersey |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up in a poor family, often living out of motels or a car and eating in food banks |
|---|---|
| Childhood Dream | Vowed to become a professional wrestler at age 12 |
Relationships & More
| Married to CM Punk (Phil Brooks) since 2014 |
Career
| WWE Main Roster Debut | 27/05/2011 |
|---|---|
| Debut Match | Tag team match with Kaitlyn on SmackDown as 'The Chickbusters' |
| First Individual Win | Pinned Tamina |
| First Divas Championship | June 2013 |
| Longest Divas Championship Reign | 295 days |
| Retirement | 03/04/2015 |
| Current Status | Active full-time wrestler on Raw and SmackDown brands |
| WWE Return | 05/09/2025 |
| First Return Match | 28/02/2026 |
| Contract Type | Multi-year, full-time contract |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ajleeofficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ajleeofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Finished in third place on the third season of WWE NXT | |
| 2. Defended her Divas Championship against 13 other women at WrestleMania 30 | |
| 3. Became a social media phenomenon after her wrestling career |