AJ Lee is an American author, screenwriter, and former professional wrestler. Beyond wrestling, she is a New York Times bestselling author and an advocate for mental health awareness.
AJ Lee Biography
| Real Name | April Jeanette Mendez |
| Nickname | AJ Lee |
| Profession | Author, screenwriter, former wrestler |
| Date of Birth | 19 March 1987 |
| Age | 38 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Union City, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Union City, New Jersey, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican descent |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Memorial High School, West New York, New Jersey |
| College | New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts |
| Education Qualification | Major in television production |
AJ Lee Age
AJ Lee was born on 19 March 1987 in Union City, New Jersey, United States. She is 38 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Pisces. Her real name is April Jeanette Mendez.
AJ Lee Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | CM Punk |
| Spouse/Husband | CM Punk (m. 2014) |
| Children | N/A |
AJ Lee Family
| Father’s Name | Robert Mendez |
| Mother’s Name | Janet Acevedo |
| Brother’s Name | Robert Mendez Jr. |
| Sister’s Name | Erica Mendez |
Career
| Start | Start – 2007 |
| Ring name | AJ AJ Lee April Lee Miss April |
| Coach/Mentor | Jay Lethal |
| Billed from | Union City, New Jersey |
| Retires (wrestling) | 3 April 2015 |
AJ Lee Books
- 2017 – Crazy is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules.
- 2020 – GLOW vs. The Babyface
- 2021 – Wonder Woman: Black and Gold
- 2021 – Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World
- 2024 – Day of the Dead Girl
AJ Lee Movies/TV Show
- 2014 – Scooby-Doo! WerstleMania Mystery
- 2015 – Madden: The Movie
- 2015-16 – The Evolution of Punk
- 2019 – Rabid
- 2022 – Blade of the 47 Ronin
- 2023 – Heels
- 2024 – Sacramento
- 2025 – Aimee Comes First
- TBA – Like the Tide
AJ Lee Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 157 cm In meters – 1.57 m In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 52 kg In pounds – 115 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
AJ Lee Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $4 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Book selling, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About AJ Lee
- AJ Lee was born and raised in Union City, New Jersey, to Janet Acevedo and Robert Mendez.
- Her mother was a homemaker and later became a home health aide, while her father was an automotive engineer.
- In describing her childhood, she said her family struggled with poverty, mental illness, and drug addiction.
- When they could not afford rent, they sometimes lived in their car or in a motel.
- Her brother’s interest in World Wrestling Entertainment influenced her to become a professional wrestler.
- She graduated from Memorial High School in 2005.
- She majored in film and television production at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
- She won her first WWE Diva Championship in June 2013.
- She had a three-month run as Raw General Manager from August 2012 to October 2012.
- She began her professional wrestling career on the independent circuit in 2007.
- Around the age of 20, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition her mother also suffered.
- Her WWE character was portrayed by Thea Trinidad in the 2019 film Fighting with My Family.
- She regards herself as a tomboy and has an interest in comic books, anime, and video games.
- In 2014, she married fellow professional wrestler Philip Brooks, better known as CM Punk.
FAQ:
How old is AJ Lee?
38 years old (as of 2025)
What is AJ Lee’s real name?
AJ Lee’s real name is April Jeanette Mendez.
Who is AJ Lee’s husband?
Since 2014, AJ Lee is married to fellow wrestler CM Punk.
What is AJ Lee’s net worth?
As of 2025, AJ Lee’s estimated net worth is $4 million.