Dave Meltzer mentioned in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that AJ Lee is reportedly scheduled for a Women's Intercontinental Championship match against Becky Lynch at April's WrestleMania 42. The setup for this match could take place during the upcoming 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match.
AJ Lee made her return to WWE in September 2025 after over a decade away. She teamed up with her husband, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, to face Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins in a Mixed Tag Team Match at Wrestlepalooza. Although she is under a full-time contract, Lee's appearances on WWE television have been infrequent.
After Wrestlepalooza, she returned on the November 17, 2025 episode of RAW, where she interfered and cost Lynch the Intercontinental Title. Her last appearance was at Survivor Series: WarGames later that month, where she teamed up with Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair to defeat Lynch, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and The Kabuki Warriors in the Women’s WarGames Match.
Currently, Lynch has been confirmed for the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Alongside her, other confirmed participants include IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Raquel Rodriguez, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Giulia, Jordynne Grace, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Maxxine Dupri.
