AJ Lee Comments on Her Women’s IC Title Victory at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

AJ Lee is understandably ecstatic following her triumphant return to singles competition at tonight’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event in Chicago, Illinois. Lee defeated Becky Lynch to clinch the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, marking her first title victory in over a decade.

The closing moments of the match saw Becky run into an exposed turnbuckle, which had been previously removed by her, and then submit to Lee’s Black Widow maneuver.

AJ Lee commented on her title victory at the post-show. She said that it felt surreal and admitted that the lead-up to Becky Lynch tapping out was the longest period of her life.

“So good. Surreal. I feel like it took her forever to actually tap. It was the longest moment of my life. I was waiting to see if she would give up. She did. It is surreal to, 11 years later, be a champion again,” she said.

“It was not in the cards at all. Even coming back, I just wanted to beat Becky’s face once or twice. I was content with that. So for the title opportunity to come up, it’s sprinkles on top of the sundae. I am going to really enjoy every second of this,” Lee added.

Check out AJ Lee’s comments below [from 13:30 onward]