AJ Lee Reveals Her WWE Return Almost Happened Without a Signed Contract

TLDR

AJ Lee revealed on WWE Unreal Season 3 that she still hadn't signed her WWE contract just 30 minutes before her surprise return on the September 5, 2025 SmackDown, after Triple H called to pitch a program with Becky Lynch. AJ said signing the deal was an emotional moment, as it meant she was finally being paid equally to her husband. Her return led to a Women's Intercontinental Championship reign before losing the title back to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42.