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
18/04/2026
AJ Lee lost the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42 after holding the title for 49 days. The match marked the end of her first championship reign since returning to WWE in 2025.
05/09/2025
AJ Lee made her return to WWE on SmackDown after a decade away, confronting Becky Lynch and re-entering the main roster storylines. Her comeback was positioned as a long-term return, with WWE later presenting her as part of its active roster again.
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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 |