Lee returns to action on Monday Night Raw after being sidelined with a neck injury to assist former rival Paige, who is being attacked by the Bella Twins.
2 Mar, 2015
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Unfair wages tweet
In response to a tweet by WWE executive Stephanie McMahon regarding wage equality for women, Lee replies with accusations that the company’s women are treated less fairly than the men.
@StephMcMahon Your female wrestlers have record selling merchandise & have starred in the highest rated segment of the show several times,
— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) February 25, 2015
@StephMcMahon And yet they receive a fraction of the wages & screen time of the majority of the male roster. #UseYourVoice
— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) February 25, 2015
14 Dec, 2014
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to retain the Divas Championship. Bella picks up the victory after spraying Lee in the eyes with a spray bottle hidden in her knee pad at seven minutes and thirty-five seconds.
8 Dec, 2014
Named Diva of the Year
Lee is named the 2014 Diva of the Year on the Dec. 8th special Slammy Awards edition of Monday Night RAW. Lee is named the winner after fan polling on WWE.com
23 Nov, 2014
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Nikki Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at Survivor Series to become the WWE Divas Champion. Bella picks up the pinfall victory after Lee is surprised with a kiss from the ring apron by Brie Bella at thirty-five seconds.
11 Nov, 2014
Launches website
Lee officially launches her website, AJ-Brooks.com. The site includes photos, wrestling news, merchandise, information on pet adoption and more.
However, my friend Alison has created my official website, http://t.co/k395Mf82kW. Auctions, prizes, Q&A & exclusive shoots- coming soon
— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) November 9, 2014
23 Oct, 2014
DC101 interview
Lee talks to DC101 about potential challengers for the WWE Diva’s Championship once her feud with Paige is finished.
I see so much potential in people who haven’t particularly gotten that opportunity yet, like Emma and Summer and even Lana. I think they are interesting characters and women who have a lot of potential and I would love to something that’s vastly different with one of those girls. Just someone we haven’t seen yet get a chance.
21 Sep, 2014
Paige vs Nikki Bella vs A.J. Lee- Diva’s Championship
After slamming Bella to the floor, Lee applies Black Widow submission hold on Paige to claim a submission victory and recapture the WWE Diva’s Championship at Night of Champions.
15 Sep, 2014
Tag team match announcement
WWE announces A.J Lee and Brie Bella will face Paige and Nikki Bella in tag team action on the evening’s edition of Monday Night Raw live from Lafayette, La.
17 Aug, 2014
Paige – Lee Diva’s championship
Paige defeats AJ Lee at Summerslam to capture the WWE diva’s championship. Paige comments.
I’ve been working my whole career to get to this point, it’s been nearly nine years now, and it was just incredible. I couldn’t stop crying, I haven’t stopped talking to my family about it, it’s overwhelming especially getting so much support from the fans and backstage. It’s been magical.
14 Aug, 2014
Ice Bucket Challenge: CM Punk
Punk takes the charity Ice Bucket challenge with AJ Lee.
4 Aug, 2014
Summerslam title match added
WWE announces Diva’s Championship match for Summerslam pay-per-view on August 17th. The bout will feature A.J. Lee putting her championship on the line against challenger, Paige.
She’s going to be full of anger and she’s going to be better than ever. The girls so far have given me a great fight. Alicia Fox on Raw the other day really, really stuck it to me! But I still came out victorious. Tamina’s always been very dominating so I’ve really had a good run so far – so I look forward to AJ
20 Jul, 2014
Paige vs Lee – Diva’s Championship
Lee retains the WWE Diva’s Championship in one on one action against Paige at WWE Battleground. Lee scores the pinfall victory at seven minutes and thirteen seconds.
15 Jun, 2014
Punk, Lee marry
Punk marries Lee during a private ceremony. The event is attended by close friends and family. The pair met while working for WWE as performers.
6 Apr, 2014
Wrestlemania 30
Wrestlemania 30 is held at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event is hosted by Hulk Hogan and features Danial Bryan vs Triple H, John Cena vs Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar vs The Undertaker (ending Undertaker’s 21 year undefeated streak), AJ Lee vs Naomi and Daniel Bryan vs Batista vs Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
11 Mar, 2014
Lee vs Natalya – Diva’s Title
Lee defeats Natalya in single’s competition on WWE Main Event to retain the Diva’s Championship. Lee picks up the submission victory at fourteen minutes and nineteen seconds.
15 Dec, 2013
Lee vs Natalya – Diva’s Title
Lee defeats Natalya in singles competition at TLC to retain the Diva’s Championship. Lee picks up the pinfall victory at six minutes and thirty-five seconds.
27 Oct, 2013
Lee vs Bella – Diva’s Title
Lee retains the WWE Diva’s Championship at Hell in a Cell by defeating Bella in singles competition. Lee picks up the submission victory at five minutes and thirty seconds.
15 Sep, 2013
Lee vs Natalya vs Naomi vs Bella – Diva’s title
Lee retains the WWE Diva’s Championship in fatal four way action at Night of Champions defeating Bella, Naomi and Natalya. Lee picks up the submission victory on Natalya at five minutes and thirty-five seconds.
14 Jul, 2013
Ziggler vs Del Rio – World Heavyweight Title
Del Rio retains the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Money in the Bank against Ziggler in singles competition. Del Rio is disqualified due to interference from Lee.
Lee vs Kaitlyn – Diva’s title
Lee retains the WWE Diva’s Championship at Money in the Bank by defeating Kaitlyn in singles competition. Lee picks up the submission victory at seven minutes and nine seconds.
16 Jun, 2013
Lee vs Kaitlyn – Diva’s title
Lee defeats Kaitlyn in singles competition at WWE Payback to become the Diva’s Champion. Lee picks up the submission victory over Kaitlyn at nine minutes and fifty-nine seconds.
23 Nov, 2010
Eliminated from NXT
Lee is eliminated from the all-female NXT Season 3 competition.
I’ve wanted this my entire life and I have fought to get here. Every step I have taken has been for this moment, to be in this ring, and there is not one thing that is ever going to stop me. So if you think that this is the last time you’ve seen AJ you are sorely mistaken because I will be back and I am going to accomplish all of my dreams.
31 Aug, 2010
Joins NXT
Lee joins the all-female third season of NXT.
I’m representing all the nerds out there. You know, not every girl is into pink and heels, you can be different. I’ve never dreamed of being anything but a Diva. There’s no getting rid of me.
5 May, 2009
Signs WWE contract
Lee signs her first contract with World Wrestling Entertainment after paying $1,500 to participate in a tryout and begins working in the company’s developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling.
I began saving my money. I just thought, whether I get signed or not, they just need to see me. Fate must have taken over, because I was so skinny and didn’t know how to do my hair and makeup. I was just a blank canvas, and they took a chance on me.
1 Mar, 2007
Begins wrestling training
Lee drops out of college due to financial issues. She begins working full-time to afford wrestling training and trains under the tutelage of Jay Lethal.
I ran into financial problems and couldn’t afford (school) anymore, so I dropped out. I’ve always wanted to entertain people, and when I was in school I was interested in creative writing, but wrestling was always there. When I ran into financial problems I just figured when life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade.
19 Mar, 1987
AJ Lee born in Union City, NJ
Lee is born in Union City, NJ as the youngest of three siblings. Lee spends many years in motel rooms with her poor family. Her interest in wrestling develops at a young age due to her brother being a fan of WWE.
I didn’t have the easiest time growing up; it’s no secret. We were just poor.
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