AJ Lee’s answer to the question of which celebrity she would most want to see compete in a wrestling ring was both immediate and conclusive — “No one!” — before she conceded a single exception that her husband CM Punk had already laid the groundwork for. Speaking on Complex’s GOAT Talk, Lee and Punk were both asked for their GOAT Celebrity wrestler, and the contrast between their answers was illuminating.
Punk was enthusiastic in his endorsement of Bad Bunny. “Bad Bunny was a spectacular pro wrestler. This is the biggest, most recognized global pop star in the world and he’s a fan and he doesn’t want to just come and goof around. He took it seriously and did it.” Lee acknowledged she could not argue with the case Punk made. “I have to support Bad Bunny, but other than Bad Bunny, my answer remains no one.”
AJ Lee’s Celebrity Wrestling Skepticism Reflects a Broader View About Who Belongs in the Ring
Lee’s reluctance to endorse celebrity wrestling participation beyond the singular exception of Bad Bunny reflects a perspective rooted in respect for the craft — the idea that getting in a wrestling ring should mean something and require genuine commitment rather than serving as a promotional moment. Pat McAfee’s involvement in the WrestleMania 42 main event program from Orton’s corner has itself been a significant conversation topic this week, with Lee’s husband CM Punk and Cody Rhodes both having weighed in publicly on the role of outside personalities in major WWE championship storylines.
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