So, I got this idea recently, just popped into my head, you know? Thinking about old WWE stuff, and AJ Lee came to mind. Remember her? The ‘Black Widow’, the skipping, all that. It feels like ages ago now. I figured, why not spend a bit of time actually going back through her run? See what I remember, what stands out now.
First thing I did was pull up some old footage. Had to dig around a bit, obviously. Started way back, trying to find her earlier appearances, even before she really blew up. It’s funny seeing the progression. Then I jumped into her main stuff – the whole thing with Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Kane… man, that was a tangled web she wove. Spent a good while just watching promos and key match moments.
I specifically wanted to revisit her time as the General Manager. That felt like such a chaotic period, but she played that role with this unique energy. And then, of course, the Divas Championship runs. Her feuds were pretty memorable, especially the one with Kaitlyn, felt like they had some real history there. And later with Paige, that whole ‘frenemies’ angle.
Digging Deeper and Taking Notes (Sort Of)
Wasn’t super formal about it, just kinda absorbing it all again. But I did try to pinpoint what made her connect so much. She wasn’t the typical Diva at the time, right? More relatable to a different part of the audience, maybe. The ‘Pipe Bombshell’ promo she dropped – yeah, had to watch that again. Still holds up, that raw feeling.
Here’s kinda what stuck out to me this time around:
- Character Consistency: Even when she was flipping between alliances, her core character felt strangely consistent. That unpredictable, slightly unstable vibe was always there under the surface.
- Selling and Psychology: She was great at making you believe she was in the fight, even against bigger opponents. Made her victories feel earned.
- Mic Skills: Definitely one of her strong points. She could deliver a line, whether it was meant to be scathing or kinda quirky.
- Audience Reaction: Watching the crowds back then, they were really invested in her storylines. Love or hate, they cared.
It also kinda made me think about how much the women’s division has evolved since she left. She was part of that transition, I think. Pushed some boundaries with her character and promos during a time when it wasn’t always the main focus.
So yeah, that was my little dive back into the AJ Lee archives. Just felt like revisiting that specific era and one of its standout performers. Wasn’t trying to prove anything, just satisfying my own curiosity and nostalgia. It’s always interesting to look back with fresh eyes, you know? Anyway, just thought I’d share the process. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon.
