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AJ Lee hasn't wrestled since 2015 after she announced her retirement from WWE. While she's not stepped back into the ring, the star is still involved in wrestling. During a recent interview, she attributed her professional wrestling success to AEW's Serena Deeb.
Serena and AJ Lee first squared off all the way back in 2009 while they were in FCW. The two stars were on opposing teams in a six-woman tag team match. The two would have numerous singles matches, and the former champion even defeated Deeb for the Queen Of FCW Championship.
During her appearance on The Sessions with Renee Paquette, AJ Lee detailed meeting Serena Deeb.
"The best wrestler they have is Serena Deeb! Serena and I go way back. I was in STW, and I was the first indie wrestler they signed. I only had two years of experience, so it was kind of just a label. And she was an indie wrestler that had a LOT of experience, like a real f***ing Indie wrestler." (12:43)
AJ continued, praising Deeb for the former's success in professional wrestling.
"She was so good, she taught me so much in this short period of time. I honestly credit her teaching me for becoming a good wrestler and everything that happened after." (13:11)
While AJ Lee is retired from in-ring competition, Serena Deeb is currently having a stellar run in All Elite Wrestling.
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CM Punk believes AJ Lee would get into "stupid shape" to face Adam Cole and Britt Baker in a mixed-tag match
During an interview with SportsNation shortly after returning to wrestling, CM Punk was asked about a match against AEW's Owen Hart Foundation tournament winners. The star jokingly said he'd rather not have AJ Lee get into shape for the mixed-tag match.
"I know her, and if I said, 'Hey, you know you want to do this wrestling match?' and if she was all gung ho to do it, I know she would want to get into stupid shape to do it. And I like her thick, so I don't want to take that away from myself," Punk said. (03:00)
AJ has revealed in past interviews that she won't deny a potential return to the ring in the future. The star noted that she has healed from her injuries. However, she prefers to let the younger generation shine instead.
It will be interesting to see whether AEW fans will get to see Britt Baker and Adam Cole vs. AJ Lee and CM Punk down the road.
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