AJ Lee Returns to WWE After Nearly 10 Years in Main Event Shift

WWE witnessed a major surprise on SmackDown with the return of AJ Lee, who made a dramatic appearance to support CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, generating a huge reaction from the crowd. Ric Flair, WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling legend, recently shared his thoughts on pro wrestling's Mount Rushmore, including Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker, but notably excluded himself from the list. Flair also confirmed that he remains under contract with AEW despite his reduced television presence due to health issues, and he expressed indifference about not being included in the upcoming WWE 2K25 video game. Meanwhile, wrestling legend Bully Ray suggested a potential mainstream return for former WWE Champion Albert Del Rio, who has been active in Mexico's AAA promotion and previously held multiple WWE titles but was released in 2016. Additionally, speculation about Chris Jericho's return to WWE after his AEW contract ends was addressed by Flair, who doubts Jericho will receive a farewell run similar to John Cena’s, though he may be inducted into the Hall of Fame given his contributions to wrestling. These developments highlight the ongoing shifts and surprises within the professional wrestling world, blending returns, retirements, and contractual status updates of prominent wrestling figures.