Who is CM Punk’s wife AJ Lee?
The surprise return of CM Punk has renewed the curiosity levels of WWE fans, as rumors about his wife AJ Lee's return have been making the rounds on the internet.
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Phillip Brooks, widely recognized by his ring name CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler, actor, commentator, and former MMA fighter. Punk made his sensational return to WWE at Survivor Series 2023. He is currently under a multi-year contract with WWE, where he made his first Raw appearance in over a decade on November 27.
The Straight Edge Superstar previously worked for the company from 2005 to 2014. However, his WWE career peaked between 2011 and 2013. The Voice of the Voiceless became an overnight sensation in the wrestling world after the infamous Pipebomb promo. His Pipebomb promo from June 2011 is regarded as one of the most far-reaching promos in the history of WWE.
CM Punk has an outspoken, nonconformist, and straight-edge persona. His real-life convictions serve as the basis for his on-screen character. The superstar is a teetotaler and follows a straight-edge lifestyle in real life too. In addition to this, Punk held the record for the longest-reigning WWE Champion until June 2023. His record-setting 434-day reign was surpassed by Roman Reigns.
Who is CM Punk’s wife AJ Lee?
April Jeanette Mendez, popularly known as AJ Lee, is a New Jersey-born retired professional wrestler, screenwriter, and author. Mendez, like her husband, was a WWE superstar. She performed under WWE’s then-developmental brand, FCW, in 2009. Two years later, AJ was promoted to the main roster. Interestingly, both Punk and Lee have exceptional mic skills.
She rose to prominence in 2012 after portraying a mentally unstable gimmick. For the majority of her initial WWE career, Mendez was involved in major storylines alongside top superstars such as John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and her husband, CM Punk. She went on to win the Divas Championship in 2013, a title she captured a record-setting three times.
What does CM Punk’s wife AJ Lee do for a living?
AJ Lee has often said that she was raised in a poor family in New Jersey. The former Divas Champion has cited WWE Hall of Famer Lita as her inspiration while growing up. Lee eventually became a WWE star in 2009. Lee became the first female superstar in the Divas Era to have her exclusive collection of merchandise and Funko pop.
Mendez is currently pursuing a career in writing. She released her memoir, “Cr*zy is My Superpower,” chronicling her mental health battles, WWE career, marriage life, etc. in 2017. Two years later, she began a writing collaboration with her best friend and actress, Aimee Garcia.
Thus far, the two women have published two comic books. The duo most recently wrote the screenplay for the 2022 Netflix film Blade of the 47 Ronin. They also opened a production house called “Scrappy Heart Productions,” in 2020.
Where did CM Punk and AJ Lee meet?
CM Punk and AJ Lee first crossed paths in the WWE. The couple was in an onscreen love triangle storyline with current AEW superstar Bryan Danielson. However, the two didn’t date each other until late 2013. The couple spotted watching a baseball match together, sparked dating rumors in November 2013. They married the following year, in 2014, after Punk departed from WWE.
WWE terminated CM Punk on the same day he tied the knot with AJ Lee. The latter was still with WWE at the time. Furthermore, the Geek Goddess revealed in her memoir that when she first met Punk in WWE, she looked at him as a mentor figure. Punk gradually became her confidante as the two got to know each other, per AJ.
AJ Lee’s family and background
AJ Mendez, famously known as AJ Lee, was born in Union City, New Jersey, in 1987. However, she is of Puerto Rican descent. Her mother, Janet Acevedo, was a homemaker and a home health assistant. On the other hand, Mendez’s father was an automotive engineer. She also has two older siblings, Robert and Erica Mendez.
While describing her family in her memoir, AJ Lee stated that she and her family faced financial problems. She also opened up about her and her mother’s mental health struggles while growing up. The Mendez family also dealt with drug addiction. Her family frequently relocated, struggled to make ends meet, and occasionally lived in motels and cars.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
AJ Lee is 36 years old as of November 2023.
AJ Lee and CM Punk tied the knot on June 13, 2014.
AJ Lee’s real name is April Jeanette Mendez.
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