Wrestling personalities react to AJ Lee’s WWE return

In a surprising appearance on SmackDown, AJ Lee returned after a decade to attack Becky Lynch

Superstars such as Saraya, Big E, Alexa Bliss, and Natalya have reacted on social media

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Zully Angeles
Zully Angeles
Published 09/06/2025

In the recent edition of SmackDown from Chicago, AJ Lee made her long-awaited return to WWE. After a decade of absence, the superstar appeared in the main event to confront Becky Lynch, who had just insulted and attacked her husband, CM Punk. AJ launched herself at the Intercontinental Champion and made it clear that she is ready to even the odds against Becky and Seth Rollins.

Fans celebrated AJ Lee's return on social media, making her name a trending topic and one of the most discussed subjects in the last few hours. The reaction was not limited to just fans, as many WWE superstars and those from other companies have expressed their happiness to see AJ back in the ring.

AJ Lee's return has sparked a wave of reactions among her colleagues. One of the first to celebrate was Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, and one of her most remembered rivals. Both are considered key figures in the women's division revolution. In addition to Saraya, other stars like Roxanne Pérez and Elayna Black expressed their admiration for AJ on social media, both have been expressing their admiration for AJ for a long time.

Big E, one of AJ Lee's close friends, also shared an old photo with the former Divas Champion on social media. Other WWE talents like Alexa Bliss, Natalya, and Naomi also joined in the celebration, posting messages and commenting on Lee's return, who has now officially returned to the company, as Triple H shared a video on social media where AJ signed her contract.