Veteran reflects on emotional victory at Elimination Chamber
Summary
– AJ Lee wins Women’s Intercontinental Championship at Elimination Chamber
– First singles title match in 11 years
– Says victory felt surreal and unexpected
AJ Lee is champion once again, and the moment still feels unreal to her.
At Elimination Chamber 2026, Lee stepped into her first title match in more than a decade, challenging Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Despite outside distractions during the bout, Lee locked in her submission and forced Lynch to tap out to secure the victory.
Speaking during the post-show, Lee described the final seconds as the longest of her life. She admitted she kept waiting to see if Lynch would submit, calling the moment surreal when the tap finally came.
Lee also revealed that she never expected to be holding gold again. When she returned, her focus was simply on settling the score with Lynch. A championship opportunity was not part of her original vision.
She compared the title win to an unexpected bonus, saying she plans to enjoy every second of this new chapter. After 11 years away from championship glory, AJ Lee has reclaimed her place at the top.
