WWE has seen a flurry of championship changes in the past few days, with new titleholders being crowned left and right. One of the most significant changes occurred when Penta became the new Intercontinental Champion, while AJ Lee captured the Women’s Intercontinental Title at WWE Elimination Chamber. However, unlike Penta, Lee did not have an official brand affiliation until now.
AJ Lee made her comeback to professional wrestling on an episode of SmackDown in the fall of 2025, where she came to the defense of her husband against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. Lee and CM Punk teamed up at WrestlePalooza, defeating Rollins and Lynch in Lee’s first match in over a decade. Despite wrestling two matches since then, Lee has been without a home, floating between RAW and SmackDown.
But today, AJ Lee has found a new home on Monday Night RAW. This decision comes as no surprise, considering Lee now holds one of RAW’s championships. WWE.com features AJ’s render with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship adorned with the RAW branding, solidifying her status as a RAW Superstar.
The legendary AJ Lee has not held a WWE championship in a staggering 4116 days. Her last title reign was with the Divas Championship in 2014, where she held the title for 63 days before losing it to Nikki Bella at Survivor Series. Lee shares the record for most reigns with the Divas Title with Eve Torres and holds the record for most combined days as champion at 405 days. Now, with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship in her possession, Lee has the opportunity to break more records.
As the fourth woman to hold the title, Lee could become the longest-reigning champion by maintaining her title for seven months. With just four days into her reign, she will need to hold onto the title for another 213 days to surpass Becky Lynch’s record. However, the road ahead is challenging, as a gauntlet match is scheduled to determine her first challenger next week.
AJ Lee’s return and championship win have brought a new level of excitement to the WWE landscape. As she embarks on this new chapter as a RAW Superstar and Women’s Intercontinental Champion, fans can expect to see the legendary wrestler create more history and unforgettable moments in the ring.
In conclusion, AJ Lee’s triumphant return to WWE and capture of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship have set the stage for an exciting journey ahead. With her newfound home on Monday Night RAW, Lee is ready to make her mark and cement her legacy as one of the greatest female wrestlers in WWE history.
Edited by Greg Bush
