Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee recently attended The Big Event convention in New York, where she met several superstars from the wrestling industry. She also took a moment to express her admiration for a rising star in the women’s division.
AJ Lee Called Roxanne Perez Her Baby
While speaking to a fan, Lee was told that Roxanne Perez was their favorite star. As soon as she heard the name, the veteran couldn’t resist showing her fondness for the young wrestler.
“Oh my god, that’s my baby,” Lee said.
Upon seeing the video, Perez shared it on X with the caption, “I miss u mother @TheAJMendez”
I miss u mother @TheAJMendez https://t.co/00EZc6cvTi
— roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) March 17, 2025
Lee had an impressive WWE career but left the wrestling world in 2015 due to health concerns. Even after nearly a decade, fans still miss her and hope for a comeback.
It’s not just fans — Perez herself dreams of Lee’s return so she can one day face her in the ring. Last year on Ring The Belle, the former NXT Women’s Champion revealed that she hopes The Black Widow will return so she can have a match with her before retiring.
While discussing the possibility, Perez said, “Hopefully, one day, she’ll come back, and maybe we can all do something together. That would be, that would be like my dream. I can’t retire until I have a match against AJ Lee.”
Perez called Lee her hero and mentioned that she had met her a couple of times before, sharing brief but meaningful conversations.
Lee’s last match was in March 2015, when she teamed up with Paige and Naomi to defeat The Bella Twins and Natalya in a tag team match on Monday Night Raw.
Lee Reunited With Old Friend
At the same event in New York, The Black Widow reunited with her old friend Celeste Bonin, better known as Kaitlyn.
Kaitlyn had a successful run in WWE, winning NXT Season 3 and later becoming Divas Champion. She left WWE in 2014, but unlike Lee, Kaitlyn made brief appearances in the company afterward.
The two share a lot of history, working together both as partners and rivals. In August 2013, they faced off for the Divas Championship on SmackDown, where Lee emerged victorious using her signature Black Widow submission hold.
AJ Lee and Kaitlyn reunited this weekend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/iUWNN21XGQ
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) March 16, 2025
Since retiring from wrestling, Lee has pursued various endeavors. She works with charities, has become a best-selling author, and has collaborated with DC Comics.
However, her wrestling legacy still makes fans wonder — will she ever step into the ring again? And will Perez finally get her dream match against her hero?