CM Punk set the record straight when it comes to rumors of an AJ Lee return to WWE.
The day after teaming with Paige to defeat The Bella Twins at WrestleMania 31, AJ Lee shockingly announced her decision to retire from professional wrestling. Lee had been dealing with back problems prior to her retirement, but many speculated that the decision was also related to her husband CM Punk‘s contentious relationship with WWE at the time.
CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series in 2023, and with him back in the fold, fans and stars alike have called for AJ Lee to follow suit and return to WWE. Punk has made it clear that a potential return is Lee’s decision and that he’s fully supportive of whatever his wife wants to do.
With the Royal Rumble fast approaching, fans once again have begun speculating that Lee could return to action in Indianapolis on February 1st. A recent report from Fightful Select gave insight into WWE’s backstage reaction to a potential return for the former Divas Champion, with one executive stating that she knows if she wants to make a return, that is always a possibility.
“There Are No Clues” – CM Punk On AJ Lee Return To WWE
During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, CM Punk was asked to comment on the chance of Lee making her return in Indianapolis, and to the disappointment of many fans, Punk said that there were no plans for his wife to join him at the Royal Rumble as she was at home caring for their dog. He said:
“There are no clues. There are no clues. She’s at home watching Larry.”
Elsewhere, Triple H has teased a surprise Royal Rumble appearance from a top NBA star.
h/t WrestlingNews.co