AJ Mendez is making her return to the wrestling industry.
During a press conference announcing the relaunch of Women of Wrestling, Mendez appeared to announce she is now a part of the promotion. She will be an executive producer. On top of that, she’ll also be providing color commentary.
AJ Mendez had been out of the business since 2015. She competed as AJ Lee under the WWE banner. AJ cited damage to her cervical spine as the reason for her departure.
WOW had gone dark during the COVID-19 pandemic. The promotion and AXS TV split from their deal along the way after AXS purchased Impact Wrestling.
WOW announced a new networking deal with ViacomCBS. The promotion will begin airing new shows in fall 2022. Older episodes are expected to air on CW Seed and Pluto TV in Dec. 2021.
WOW has revealed that Tessa Blanchard will return to the company as a huge part of the relaunch. The Beast, who remains the WOW World Champion, will also be making her return.
More info on the relaunch of WOW is expected to surface in the coming months. Stick with SEScoops as more details become available as it pertains to dates and talent.