Why CM Punk’s Wife AJ Lee Will Not Return to Wrestling

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She announced her retirement in 2015 and stated that her retirement is due to a permanent injury that she suffered to her cervical spine.

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The whole controversy surrounding her husband CM Punk and the WWE could've played a role in her decision to leave.

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Punk spoke to New York Post's Joseph Staszweski during his AEW run and shared the reason why AJ won't be making a return to the ring.

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Punk said that the neck injury is the reason why AJ is not planning to return to wrestling. He also admitted that he doesn't want to jeopardize his wife's health by letting her come back to the ring.

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Why CM Punk’s Wife AJ Lee Will Not Return to Wrestling

She announced her retirement in 2015 and stated that her retirement is due to a permanent injury that she suffered to her cervical spine.

The whole controversy surrounding her husband CM Punk and the WWE could've played a role in her decision to leave.

Punk spoke to New York Post's Joseph Staszweski during his AEW run and shared the reason why AJ won't be making a return to the ring.

Punk said that the neck injury is the reason why AJ is not planning to return to wrestling. He also admitted that he doesn't want to jeopardize his wife's health by letting her come back to the ring.

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