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.
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.
Eliminated from NXT
0 CommentsLee 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.
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.
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.
Begins wrestling training
0 CommentsLee 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.
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.