Back in September 2025, AJ Lee shocked the world when she made a return during the September 5th episode of WWE SmackDown. Her comeback, which saw her confront and take down Becky Lynch before grabbing the Womens Intercontinental Championship, instantly reignited excitement in the womens division.
Shortly after, a report from BodySlam.net claimed AJ had signed a multi-year, full-time WWE contract, and that the company was positioning her as a key figure moving forward.
But now, just four months later, that narrative has taken a sharp turn. During the Fightful Select Q&A Show on January 3, 2026, Sean Ross Sapp poured cold water on the idea that AJ Lee is operating under a true full-time status.
Despite talk of a WrestleMania match with Becky Lynch, Sean clarified why WWE has kept AJs appearances spaced out and Sean also noted the current working assumption behind the scenes:
This update throws the multi-year, full-time contract narrative into question, suggesting AJs WWE run may be more limited or part-time than initially believedpotentially more about moments than matches.
What do you think about AJ Lees real WWE status? Should she stay a part-time attraction, or do fans deserve a full-on run? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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