Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about former Divas Champion AJ Lee possibly returning at WWE Royal Rumble 2025. This year’s Royal Rumble is one of the most talked-about events, due to its star-studded lineup.

The men’s Royal Rumble match is being labeled as the most stacked ever. With names like John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and more, fans look forward to the matched being more exciting. However, this is not the only match that has generated buzz for WWE Royal Rumble 2025.

The Women’s Royal Rumble match is also getting attention, with speculation around Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and AJ Lee joining the mix. Anticipation for Royal Rumble 2025 is at an all-time high. The talk about AJ Lee started when her husband, CM Punk, hinted that she could appear in the Women’s Royal Rumble match.

Although AJ Lee’s return would be huge, recent reports suggest that, despite all the buzz, her return seems unlikely.

Reports reveal why AJ Lee’s return at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 seems unlikely

According to Fightful Select behind paywall, they have not heard any updates about AJ Lee’s return. Any potential plans for Lees’ return would be kept secret. Many talents from both AEW and WWE have joked about bringing AJ Lee out of retirement. However, there has never been a serious discussion about it becoming a reality.

Reports revealed that WWE higher-up mentioned that AJ Lee always seems like she would fit right back on TV. If she wanted to be in the Royal Rumble soon, it could easily happen. Regarding CM Punk’s comments about her being a surprise and getting in trouble, the higher-up believed Punk was joking that he would get in trouble with AJ for mentioning her.

Lee has not been seen in WWE since her last match in March 2015, nearly a decade ago. Since then, there have been several instances of speculation about her return, especially following CM Punk’s return to WWE in 2023.