WWE talents including Roxanne Perez and Stephanie Vaquer recently responded to an emotional message posted by AJ Lee on social media. The former Divas Champion shared a touching tribute about her dog Larry, who passed away last year, highlighting the deep bond they shared. Lee has not competed since participating in the Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series 2025.
Lee’s husband, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, showed his support by expressing his love for her following the post. Several WWE wrestlers joined the conversation, demonstrating solidarity and compassion in response to Lee’s message.
AJ Lee’s Motivation for Joining the WarGames Match at Survivor Series
AJ Lee recently opened up about her reasons for wanting to compete in the Women’s WarGames match at the WWE Survivor Series. Speaking with Stephanie McMahon on the “What’s Your Story?” podcast, Lee shared that the opportunity to share the ring with a group of talented women was a key factor.
“Part of the appeal in ‘ok let’s keep doing this’ is that group of women. I’m a fan of all of them, I’ll be so happy to just be surrounded by them and get to work with them, to just kind of like hang out with them in that type of way, (of) ok trust this group. I give great credit to the women they make it very appealing,” AJ Lee said. – AJ Lee, former Divas Champion
Her respect and admiration for the other competitors made the chance to participate especially meaningful for her.
AJ Lee’s Recent Matches and Ongoing Storylines in WWE
At Survivor Series, AJ Lee showcased her skills by making Becky Lynch submit with her signature Black Widow submission hold. She also teamed with CM Punk in a mixed tag team bout against The Man and Seth Rollins at Wrestlepalooza last year, marking her return to WWE’s active roster.
Additionally, Lee played an instrumental role in Maxxine Dupri’s victory over Becky Lynch on WWE RAW last November. As Lynch regained the title since then, she is scheduled to defend it against Dupri next week, continuing the storyline’s intensity within WWE programming.
The Importance of Community and Support in WWE
The reactions from Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, and others to AJ Lee’s message reveal the close-knit nature of the WWE roster. Their support reflects the camaraderie and empathy that exists behind the scenes among wrestlers dealing with personal challenges. These moments help fans and performers alike connect on a deeper level beyond the ring.
As AJ Lee remains an influential figure in WWE, her interactions and the solidarity from fellow superstars like Roxanne Perez underscore the emotional ties that can sustain wrestlers through tough times. Fans can expect continuing developments around Lee and the evolving women’s division storylines in the coming months.
AJ Lee has opened up on being set to take part in WarGames at WWE Survivor Series this weekend:
"Yes, so I figured because I was in a generation where we got like seven minutes max I thought I would just jump into the deep end and do 30 minute matches and fucking WarGames cage… pic.twitter.com/vYuSgF7dYm
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) November 24, 2025
AJ Lee shares throwback photo traveling with Larry ♥️ pic.twitter.com/iup1I3UMuy
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) January 13, 2026
