Phillip Jack Brooks, popularly known as CM Punk, is a famous name in the world of pro wrestling. He was previously a part of WWE from 2005 to 2014. Thereafter, he became a part of AEW from 2021 to 2023. However, he is now once again a part of the largest wrestling promotion in the world.
CM Punk made a blockbuster return to WWE at the Survivor Series 2023 pay-per-view event. He made his return to the promotion during the closing events of the show, and the fans went crazy upon his arrival. They arguably made the loudest pop of the night after seeing their favorite superstar.
Meanwhile, on WWE RAW following Survivor Series 2023, CM Punk graced the ring with his presence. He then went on to talk about his return, and during that, he name-dropped his wife, AJ Lee. He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to tell you that AJ is fabulous, and she sends her regards”. Thus, it seemed The Second City Saint member chose the WWE ring to express his gratitude towards his wife.
That pop from the crowd when CM Punk mentioned AJ Lee.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/ioaIU2Tiwg
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 28, 2023
As soon as CM Punk mentioned his wife, the audience gave a huge pop. Meanwhile, fans have always admired the chemistry between Punk and AJ Lee. With that, here’s a look into the lives of the Best in the World and his beloved wife.
Focusing on the relationship between CM Punk and AJ Lee
CM Punk and AJ Lee met each other during their time together in the Stamford-based promotion. Following that, the duo started dating each other in 2013. Moving ahead, their relationship flourished, and the couple got married in June 2014.
It is to be noted that the wedding ceremony of Punk and Lee was a private affair. It only included their family and close friends. Meanwhile, they have been together for nine years and have become a fan-favorite couple. As of now, the couple does not have any children together. With that, it remains to be seen if the duo opens up more about their relationship in the upcoming days.
Know more about the current status of AJ Lee
April Jeanette Mendez, popularly known as AJ Lee, was previously a part of WWE from 2009 to 2015. During that, she showcased outstanding in-ring skills and bagged several accomplishments to her name. However, she later suffered an injury, which led to her retirement from pro wrestling.
Moving ahead, Lee became a part of Women of Wrestling (WOW) from 2021 to 2023. In the promotion, she was observed in the roles of executive producer and color commentator. However, she previously announced her departure from the promotion in August 2023.
With that, as of now, there’s no information available on her current status. It might be assumed that she is focusing on her personal life. However, her husband recently made his return to WWE, and it remains to be seen if AJ Lee will also make her comeback to the Triple H-led promotion. The WWE Universe might be really excited to see the couple make an in-ring appearance after a long period of time.