Man, let me tell you about this whole CM Punk and AJ Lee thing. I’ve been following wrestling for years, and these two are something else. It all started a while back when I was trying to find out more about their story, you know, how they got together and all that.

First, I started digging into their time in WWE. It was a rabbit hole, let me tell you. I found out that AJ Lee wasn’t even in CM Punk’s picture initially. Nope, it wasn’t until this feud between CM Punk and Daniel Bryan that she even entered the scene with him on screen. Can you believe that? It’s wild how things play out.
Then, I started looking into their personal lives. Turns out, they’re like the most normal couple ever, which is a shocker in the wrestling world. Most couples in this industry struggle to keep things together, but not these two. They’ve got this solid thing going, and it’s honestly kind of refreshing to see. I spent hours going through articles and interviews, trying to piece it all together.
AJ Lee, man, she’s a legend. I spent a good chunk of time reading about her career. Her championship wins, those crazy feuds she had… she really made a mark in WWE. It was cool to see how much she accomplished before she retired.
- Went through their on-screen history in WWE.
- Checked out their off-screen relationship.
- Delved into AJ Lee’s wrestling career.
From WWE to Real Life
Then there’s the whole love story aspect. I found this piece about “The Love Story Behind the Wrestling Ring,” and it was pretty neat. They’re like the power couple of wrestling. I even stumbled upon some details about CM Punk’s current WWE contract, reportedly worth around $2.2 million and expiring in 2026. Word on the street is he’s looking to extend it after a successful comeback. Smart move, I’d say.
I also looked into AJ Lee’s past relationships. Turns out, she dated a few other wrestlers before settling down with CM Punk in 2014. John Cena, Trent Barreta, Jay Lethal, and even Dolph Ziggler were in the mix, though she denied dating Ziggler. It’s all a bit of a soap opera, to be honest.

Oh, and I can’t forget the whole Colt Cabana drama. These two used to be best friends, and Punk even mentioned Cabana on WWE TV. I went down that path, too, trying to understand what happened between them. That story is a whole other can of worms.
But here’s a little tidbit that really got me: CM Punk’s first match back in seven years was actually the first wrestling show his wife ever went to. Imagine that! It’s like things came full circle for them.
So, yeah, that’s my deep dive into the CM Punk and AJ Lee saga. It was a wild ride, but I learned a lot. They’re definitely one of the most interesting couples in wrestling, and their story is far from over.