WWE stars CM Punk and AJ Lee’s relationship spans over a decade, with the couple tying the knot in 2014. Despite their high-profile profession, the duo has largely remained private about their personal lives.
Both individuals first made a mark on WWE during the early 2010s. Philip Jack Brooks, better known by his ring name CM Punk, rose to prominence in 2008. CM Punk maintained his position as the World Wrestling Entertainment championship titleholder for 434 consecutive days, a record that still stands in the modern era.
April Mendez, who wrestled under the moniker AJ Lee, also carved out a successful career. AJ Lee became a three-time Divas Champion and was recognized as the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Woman of the Year for three consecutive years, a testament to her skill and popularity in the ring.
Many fans and fellow professionals often speculated about their relationship while they both competed in WWE. Their romance was confirmed when CM Punk dropped a hint about their relationship status in an interview conducted by his long-time friend and colleague Colt Cabana on Cabana’s podcast ‘Art of Wrestling’.
Punk and Lee’s wedding ceremony took place in June 2014, amidst the whirlwind of their wrestling careers. Following their nuptials, AJ Lee withdrew from active wrestling to focus on her writing career. Her memoir, entitled ‘Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules,’ reached the New York Times Best Sellers list.
CM Punk, after leaving the WWE in 2014, ventured into mixed martial arts (MMA). He signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), though his MMA career was short-lived. He made his return to professional wrestling in August 2021 as part of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Though the couple has had varying career paths since leaving WWE, Punk and AJ continue to support each other. Their relationship serves as a rare instance of a private yet enduring love story in the spotlight of professional wrestling.
Last modified: January 7, 2025
