
AJ Lee returned to WWE last week on SmackDown after 10 years. She continued her journey this week when she appeared on Raw. The former Divas Champion challenged Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins to a mixed tag team match at Wrestlepalooza. CM Punk evened the odds when he stepped in the ring and took out the World Heavyweight Champion. While this is a mixed match happening next weekend, let’s look at singles wrestlers who would be great opponents for AJ Lee.
Becky Lynch is the current WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. AJ Lee had that title around her waist during her appearance on Raw. The two had a war of words, but what if things go a different route following Wrestlepalooza, and Lee decides to challenge Lynch for her title?
It would be a great way to shift the focus from the usual Becky Lynch or Lyra Valkyria feud and give the title a new edge. Lee has never held the title before, so if she does get her hands on it, it would be an excellent thing.
"I wanted to like Becky. I thought we had so much in common…"
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— WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2025
Giulia is the current Women’s United States Champion and has had a couple of wins as the titleholder. The former NXT Women’s Champion needs to enhance her character, and there’s nothing better than a singles match where she puts her title on the line against AJ Lee.
Lee has never held either of the titles mentioned above, as they were introduced last year. It would be interesting to see The Black Widow take one of these titles into her possession and elevate them to a significant level with her excellent storytelling.
AJ Lee and Iyo Sky are babyfaces currently on the Raw brand. The two may not have a problem instantly, but Asuka could fuel the situation with her antics. Her character has already made Nikki Bella and Rhea Ripley turn against her, and The Empress of Tomorrow may make Iyo turn heel.
AJ Lee vs. Iyo Sky would be a great match, considering that the former Women’s World Champion always performs to a level that leaves fans spellbound. This match could take place in December or on the road to WrestleMania.
Stephanie Vaquer is scheduled to take on Iyo Sky for the vacant Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza. While AJ Lee may have no role in the outcome of this match, it’s also likely that La Primera may cross paths with Miss April.
WWE can build a match between them by making Lee eliminate Vaquer from the Women’s Royal Rumble match. It would set the stage where Stephanie may turn to her dark side to take down CM Punk’s wife at The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania. The big question is: Will the Black Widow go out with the win, or will The Devil’s Kiss outshine her nemesis?
Roxanne Perez has always dreamed of a match with AJ Lee before the former hangs up her boots. It looks like we may not have to wait a long time to see this spectacle come to life. Roxanne is currently a heel alongside The Judgment Day, and she may play her cards as The Show of Shows comes close.
WWE knows that the fans want to see this match in the ring just as much as Perez wants to fight Lee. The former NXT Women’s Champion may tease her “Mother” and get a lesson that she never thought would happen. Will AJ Lee humble Roxanne Perez, or will the former Divas Champion be humbled? That’s up for everyone’s guess.
Roxanne Perez is still trying to get AJ Lee to return to the ring:
“I’m gonna keep trying until she gets back over here. I know someone that knows someone but I’m still trying, I’m still trying.”
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— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 11, 2025
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