AJ Lee is a former professional wrestler and an author who is married to CM Punk, and here is everything you need to know about her, including net worth, salary, records and personal life
AJ Lee Facts
| Birth Place | Union City, New Jersey |
| Father’s Name | Robert Mendez |
| Mother’s Name | Janet Acevedo |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Net Worth (2021) | $5 million |
| Salary (2021) | Yet to be disclosed |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of Birth | March 19, 1987 |
| High School | Memorial High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Wrestling Debut | 2007 |
| WWE Debut | 2009 |
| Finisher | Black Widow |
| Achievements | 3x WWE Divas Champion |
| Spouse | CM Punk (m.2014) |
| Children | To be updated |
| Nickname | Geek Goddess |
| Social Media | Twitter, Instagram |
AJ Lee became an instant hit right after making her WWE main roster debut. In a short span of time, Lee was able to leave a huge lasting impact in the promotion. A cervical spine injury is attributed to ruining her career. Currently she is an author.
AJ Lee Net Worth and Salary
AJ Lee has a net worth of $5 million, which has been primarily through her pro-wrestling career and also being an author.
She earned around $200,000 a year during her time in the WWE. It is not exactly known how much Lee has been making as an author.
AJ Lee Wrestling career
AJ Lee made her wrestling debut in late 2009 in the New Jersey Independent Circuit. 2 years later she took her first step towards entry in the WWE, attending a tryout camp in May 2009.
Following pretty successful couple of years at Florida Championship Wrestling and NXT, Lee made her main roster debut on the 27th of May, 2011.
Her character then was set up for an on-screen romance with Daniel Bryan, that later turned towards future husband CM Punk.
However, things turned awry between Lee-Punk and Bryan. She began pitting against them and was later involved in a romantic storyline with John Cena.
In June 2013, at Payback, Lee defeated Kaitlyn to win her first WWE Divas Championship.
A couple of years later, on the 3rd of April, 2015, Lee left the WWE, primarily due to an injury to her cervical spine.
AJ Lee career as an author
AJ Lee became an author following her retirement from pro-wrestling. Till date, she has authored four books.
Her first book titled Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules was released in April 2017. It became a big and an instant hit.
She then wrote GLOW vs. The Babyface, with Aimee Garcia based on the television series of the same name. It was published in June 2020, with the first of four issues being published in November 2019.
Besides this Lee has written: Wonder Woman: Black and Gold #1 and Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World.
AJ Lee Family and Personal Life
AJ Lee was born on the 19th of March, 1987 to parents Robert Mendez and Janet Acevedo. She was born in Union City, New Jersey. She has two siblings and is of Puerto Rican descent. It was her brother’s interest in WWE that got her into pro-wrestling.
On the 13th of June, 2014, Lee married fellow professional wrestler CM Punk.
AJ Lee husband CM Punk
AJ Lee’s husband CM Punk was one of the top wrestlers in the world during her stint in the promotion.
He left the promotion in 2014 on a bitter note, and then became a mixed martial artist.
After a ‘not-successful’ career as a mixed martial artist, Punk became a commentator for Cage Fury Fighting Championship.
However, he returned to pro-wrestling on the 20th of August, 2021 at AEW RAMPAGE: The First Dance.
FAQs about AJ Lee
AJ Lee has a net worth of $5 million.
AJ Lee was born on the 19th of March, 1987.
AJ Lee was born in Union City, New Jersey.
AJ Lee is 34 years old.
AJ Lee made her wrestling debut in late 2007.
AJ Lee is married to AEW Wrestler CM Punk.
AJ Lee married CM Punk ont the 13th of June, 2014.
AJ Lee made her WWE debut at FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) in July 2009.
AJ Lee is an author now.
AJ Lee left the WWE in April 2015.
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