Summary

AJ Lee has shared a public thank-you message after the end of her latest WWE run, using it to highlight the people who helped shape her return after more than a decade away.

Lee returned to WWE in September and spent much of the past eight months back in the middle of a division that had grown up on her work. After WrestleMania 42, where Becky Lynch beat her for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, Lee singled out Lynch, referee Jessika Carr, Bayley, Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria among the people she wanted to acknowledge.

The post also followed a WrestleMania season where Lee remained part of the conversation around the women's division, including the betting outlook for WrestleMania 42 night one before the event.

What AJ Lee's message says about her WWE run

Lee's comments framed this return as more than a short nostalgia appearance. By thanking Lynch for helping keep her safe and make her better, and by praising Carr's role in calming her anxiety during matches, Lee pointed to how much trust mattered in making this comeback work.

Her mentions of Bayley, Perez and Valkyria also underlined the generational element of the run. WWE was able to place Lee alongside established names and newer stars in a way that connected her past influence to the current roster, which gave the comeback more value than a one-night appearance.

What could come next for AJ Lee

Lee also made it clear she does not view WrestleMania 42 as a final goodbye. That keeps the door open for another WWE appearance, especially since she directly referenced wanting to face some of the younger talent she praised.

Even without a date attached, that kind of closing note matters for the women's division. If WWE brings Lee back again, the company already has multiple ready-made opponents and a clear audience connection to build around.

Sources

As reported by Fightful