AJ Lee is one of the most popular women in WWE history. Even though she left the company years ago, her legacy as a performer and her personal life still grab headlines. Recently, with rumors of her WWE return to support CM Punk, fans have once again started discussing her past links with several wrestlers, both in real life and on TV.
Here’s a look at the relationships AJ Lee was truly part of and the ones that only happened as part of WWE storylines.
1) Real Life: Jay Lethal
Before AJ Lee became a household name in WWE, she trained under Jay Lethal during her time on the independent circuit. The two reportedly dated around 2007, and several pictures from that period suggest they were close. They even teamed up in matches before their careers went separate ways. Eventually, they broke up, but many fans still remember this as AJ’s first big relationship in the wrestling world.
2) On TV: John Cena
One of AJ’s most famous WWE storylines was with John Cena in 2012. At the time, she was the RAW General Manager, and her character was shown getting closer to Cena. WWE even teased a secret affair between the two, and they kissed on-screen multiple times. While some believed the romance extended beyond the show, there was no proof of it. Cena later began a real relationship with Nikki Bella, confirming that his story with AJ was just for TV.
3) Real Life: Trent Beretta
In her autobiography Crazy Is My Superpower, AJ Lee mentioned dating someone named “Greg” during her early WWE days. Fans quickly figured out that this was Trent Beretta (real name Gregory Marasciulo). She even described him as her first adult boyfriend. But as AJ’s career started to take off, balancing her relationship became difficult, and the two eventually split.
4) On TV: Dolph Ziggler
After her on-screen story with John Cena ended, AJ turned heel at TLC 2012 by betraying Cena and siding with Dolph Ziggler. She managed Ziggler for almost a year, and their partnership also included Big E as an enforcer. This storyline gave Ziggler some of the biggest moments of his career, including his World Title cash-in. Their relationship ended on TV, leading to a feud between the two.
5) Real Life: CM Punk
AJ Lee’s most important real-life relationship is with CM Punk. They first interacted in WWE storylines in 2012, but their bond grew off-camera. The two started dating in 2013 and got married in 2014 in a private ceremony. Even today, AJ and Punk remain one of wrestling’s power couples. With Punk now back in WWE, speculation is strong that AJ could also return to support him against Becky Lynch and other rivals.
6) On TV: Daniel Bryan
AJ Lee’s TV romance with Daniel Bryan is remembered as one of her most dramatic storylines. They started dating on-screen in 2011, and their partnership led to several entertaining segments. The two even had a wedding ceremony during RAW 1000, though it ended in chaos. Their story later expanded to involve CM Punk and Kane, creating one of the most memorable love triangles in WWE history.
