At Saturday night’s WWE WrestlePalooza PLE on ESPN, AJ Lee made her long-awaited in-ring return, teaming with CM Punk to defeat Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins in a Mixed Tag Team Match.
According to Fightful Select, Lee’s first match in nearly a decade received a “very positive” backstage reaction. Sources within WWE noted that she performed strongly despite the lengthy absence.
The report also highlighted the praise Becky Lynch received for her role in the match. A veteran within the company pointed out that Lynch has become known for guiding talent who are returning after extended time away and felt she excelled in helping Lee navigate her comeback, as this was Lee’s first match since May 2015.
