AJ Lee sparked fresh WWE return speculation ahead of SmackDown by sharing a fitness photo on her Instagram story. The former Divas Champion displayed her abs and appears to be in excellent physical condition, suggesting she may have resumed training.
Wrestling fans have been anticipating Lee’s potential WWE comeback since her husband CM Punk returned to the company. Lee hasn’t competed in a WWE ring since 2015, focusing on writing books and film projects during her time away from wrestling.
Punk has previously expressed openness to his wife returning to WWE, while several female wrestlers have publicly supported the idea of Lee making a comeback. Many fans expected Lee to appear in the Women’s Royal Rumble match earlier this month but were disappointed when she didn’t participate.
Meanwhile, CM Punk made a significant impact at Royal Rumble, eliminating both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins from the 30-man match. Punk will compete at Elimination Chamber this weekend, attempting to outlast five other competitors for a WrestleMania 41 championship opportunity against Cody Rhodes.
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