AJ Lee

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of AJ Lee, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.

April Jeanette Mendez was born in Union City, New Jersey on March 19, 1987, and she is currently 38 years old.

She is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name of AJ Lee.

AJ Lee is a 3-time World Champion.

Profile Info

• GenderFemale
• Real NameApril Jeanette Mendez
• Ring Names
  • AJ Lee (September 5, 2025 - Present)
  • AJ Mendez (October 1, 2021 - August 7, 2022)
  • AJ Lee (October 29, 2012 - April 3, 2015)
  • AJ (September 7, 2010 - July 16, 2012)
  • AJ Lee (October 15, 2009 - July 1, 2011)
  • April Lee (July 30, 2009 - September 10, 2009)
  • Miss April (March 8, 2008 - April 18, 2009)
• Born March 19, 1987 (age 38)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceUnion City, New Jersey
• Billed From
  • Union City, New Jersey
• Height 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
• Weight
  • 115 lbs (52 kg)
• NicknamesBlack Widow; Crazy Chick; Geek Goddess

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (September 5, 2025 - Present)
  • Commentator (May 5, 2022 - August 7, 2023)
  • Producer (October 1, 2021 - August 7, 2023)
  • Wrestler (September 29, 2008 - April 3, 2015)
  • Manager (October 23, 2012 - July 14, 2013)
  • General Manager (June 23, 2012 - October 22, 2012)
  • Manager (November 1, 2011 - June 23, 2012)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	September 5, 2025	Present
  PromotionINDY	October 1, 2021	August 7, 2023
  PromotionWWE	August 28, 2011	April 3, 2015
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	June 23, 2012	October 22, 2012
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	May 27, 2011	August 28, 2011
  PromotionWWEBrand NXT	September 7, 2010	November 23, 2010
  PromotionFCW	July 30, 2009	November 17, 2011
  PromotionWSU	October 10, 2008	April 11, 2009

• Images History

  

  Sep 2025

  

  Oct 2021

  

  Jun 2014

  

  Apr 2013

  

  Jun 2012

  

  Jul 2009

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face	Returned to WWE as a face	September 5, 2025	Present
  Face	Returned as a face	June 30, 2014	April 3, 2015
  Heel	Turned on John Cena pushing him off a ladder	December 16, 2012	June 29, 2014
  Face		September 29, 2008	December 15, 2012

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  WWE Upper Card		September 5, 2025	Present
  WWE Upper Card		March 2, 2015	April 3, 2015
  WWE Inactive		December 15, 2014	March 1, 2015
  WWE Upper Card		June 30, 2013	December 14, 2014
  WWE Inactive		April 8, 2013	June 29, 2013
  WWE Upper Card		April 22, 2013	April 7, 2013
  WWE Mid Card		November 1, 2011	April 21, 2013
  WWE Low Card		May 27, 2011	October 30, 2011

• Finishers

  • Black Widow - Octopus Hold (September 5, 2025 - Present)
  • Shining Wizard (September 5, 2025 - Present)
  • Black Widow - Octopus Hold (September 7, 2010 - April 3, 2015)
  • Shining Wizard (July 30, 2009 - April 3, 2015)
  • Shiranui (July 30, 2009 - April 3, 2015)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Let's Light It Up" by Jim Johnston & Kari Kimmel - Single (September 5, 2025 - Present)
  • Theme Song"Let's Light It Up" by Jim Johnston & Kari Kimmel - Single (October 26, 2011 - April 3, 2015)
  • Theme Song"Right Now" by Jim Johnston & Tyler Van den Berg - Single (June 10, 2011 - October 25, 2011)
  • Theme Song"Feelin' Ya" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 30, 2009 - May 26, 2011)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x3 WWE Divas Championship

• Florida Championship Wrestling

  • 1 FCW Divas Championship

  Women Superstars Uncensored

  • 1 WSU Tag Team Championship (with Brooke Carter)

• Other Accomplishments

  • 1 Queen of FCW
  • WSU/NWS King and Queen of the Ring Winner (2009 - with Jay Lethal)
  • 2012 WWE Slammy Award - Diva of the Year
  • 2012 WWE Slammy Award - Kiss of the Year (with John Cena)
  • 2014 WWE Slammy Award - Diva of the Year
  • PWI Woman of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014)
  • 2° in the PWI Female 50 (2014)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • AJ Lee & Layla - Layla (August 13, 2013 - September 15, 2013)
  • The Chickbusters - Kaitlyn (May 27, 2011 - December 6, 2011)
• Managers
  • Tamina (August 26, 2013 - April 7, 2014)
  • Big E (December 17, 2012 - April 8, 2013)
  • Natalya (May 27, 2011 - August 5, 2011)
  • Primo Colón (September 7, 2010 - November 23, 2010)
• Managed WrestlersDaniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson, Dolph Ziggler / Nic Nemeth
• Family
  • CM Punk - Husband (June 13, 2014 - Present)

AJ Lee Games Appearances (4)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

WWE 2K15

WWE 2K14

WWE '13

Other Games (1)

SuperCard