AJ Lee Returns to WWE in Multi-Match SmackDown Run

AJ Lee's unexpected return to WWE after nearly a decade was catalyzed by backstage events involving Jack Perry and CM Punk in AEW, leading to Punk's departure and WWE's opportunity to bring AJ back under a multi-year deal. Her return on the September 5 SmackDown in Chicago generated massive fan excitement and was described as a 'curtain sellout' backstage, signaling WWE's plans for a substantial run rather than a one-off appearance. Looking ahead, potential high-profile feuds for AJ Lee include Becky Lynch, with whom she is expected to have a mixed tag match at Wrestlepalooza and possibly a singles rivalry at WrestleMania 42, as well as dream matches against top talents like Iyo Sky and rising star Roxanne Perez. AJ Lee's comeback also rekindles interest in her earlier WWE career, where she was a three-time Divas Champion and involved in notable backstage stories, including incidents involving Mark Henry and challenges she faced for not fitting the traditional WWE female star mold. WWE's women’s division is positioned to benefit from AJ Lee's return, promising dynamic storytelling and significant matches in the coming months.