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WrestleVotes reported during a “Backstage Pass Q&A” podcast with Bill Apter that WWE is “totally okay” with AJ Lee's return, adding that the former Divas Champion has not indicated whether she will be back (h/t Hazel Pagador from Sportskeeda).

The three-time champion was the face of WWE's women's division at the height of her popularity. During her tenure as General Manager of Raw, she was involved in storylines with top Superstars such as Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Dolph Ziggler and her real-life husband CM Punk.

She left the company following Punk's departure in 2014.

The 37-year-old narrowly missed out on being one of the cornerstones of the women's revolution, leading to renewed interest in the division and greater opportunities for her performers.

Nevertheless, Lee is considered one of the most influential artists of her generation. NXT stars like Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade openly acknowledge their role in their fandom and their decision to pursue their dream of becoming professional wrestlers.

Their return would bring with it the opportunity for several generational dream games. Showdowns with Bayley, Rhea Ripley and the returning Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch would all be on the table, giving fans the chance to see the best of tonight's bout with a star who was responsible for showing WWE bros what Women when in the ring can be given time and opportunity.

It would be a case where a women's wrestling match could realistically headline a premium live event based on interest and star power alone.

Only Lee knows if a return is actually possible, but the fact that WWE is open to the idea is intriguing.