AJ Lee Shares Vacation Snapshots With CM Punk While Both Remain Away From WWE TV

While fans wait for CM Punk and AJ Lee to return to WWE programming, the couple appears to be making the most of their time off. Lee took to Instagram to post a series of vacation photos, giving followers a glimpse into life outside the squared circle. One of the images even features a notably muscular shadow that fans were quick to identify as Punk — a small but telling detail that suggested he’s been putting in work during the downtime.

Lee, a former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has been absent from WWE television for some time, and the social media post is the most public the pair have been during that stretch. The photos didn’t come with any commentary about when either might be back on screen, but the lighthearted nature of the post offered reassurance that both are doing well.

Punk’s own WWE status has been a topic of ongoing conversation among fans since his absence began. He returned to the company in 2023 after nearly a decade away, quickly re-establishing himself as one of the most talked-about figures on the roster before stepping away again. Lee, who retired from in-ring competition in 2015 and made her own comeback in WWE, has similarly kept a low profile during this period.

For now, the vacation photos are all fans have to go on — but if Punk’s shadow is any indication, he’s not exactly taking it easy.