EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 1H 32M
Episode 62 - AJ Lee’s WWE Return & AEW`s King of New York
from The Groupchat Wrestling Podcast
AJ Lee is back — and the hyperbole machine is already in overdrive. Just as John Cena’s “heel turn” was once dubbed the best in history, AJ’s return is now being hailed as the greatest comeback ever. Some fans even say it’s the third best return in her own house. Whatever the ranking, there’s no denying the shockwaves it’s sending through the wrestling world.We break down what AJ’s return means for WWE, how it stacks up against CM Punk’s legendary comeback, and what it says about the power of nostalgia in wrestling. We also look at AEW’s ongoing perception issues — was the residency too long? — and why Eddie Kingston’s New York grit might be exactly what the company needs.From MJF’s evolution to the women’s division taking two steps forward and one step back, to whether we’re in a preseason lull, to tag team dream matches and shocking title wins on TV — this episode dives deep into why wrestling thrives on hype, surprises, and the larger-than-life moments that keep fans talking long after the bell rings.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - AJ Lee's Historic Return09:29 - The Best Returns in Wrestling History ️15:02 - Fear of Overstaying Welcome22:58 - Logistical Challenges of Venues ️29:03 - Nostalgia and the Future of WWE ️34:55 - Disappointment with Big Bill's Handling42:56 - The Misdirection Theory on Eddie Kingston45:08 - Eddie Kingston's Role in Mox Redemption Story47:16 - Concerns Over Story Development1:01:57 - Lulls in Wrestling Storylines1:05:08 - Women's Division Issues 1:17:00 - Match Stipulations for MJF vs. Brisco1:31:18 - Wrapping Up the Conversation🎧 Listen & Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GWPodcastUK?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PjvtX5m2QG657MCBcS9isApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-groupchat-wrestling-podcast/id1758973539🐦 Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWPodcastUKDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/YrfmfBepJMBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwpodcastuk.bsky.social👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly wrestling chaos, AEW breakdowns, Britwres dives, and moments that should not exist.#WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #ajlee #eddiekingston #hook #cmpunk #aewdynamite #theelite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AJ Lee is back — and the hyperbole machine is already in overdrive. Just as John Cena’s “heel turn” was once dubbed the best in history, AJ’s return is now being hailed as the greatest comeback ever. Some fans even say it’s the third best return in her own house. Whatever the ranking, there’s no denying the shockwaves it’s sending through the wrestling world.We break down what AJ’s return means for WWE, how it stacks up against CM Punk’s legendary comeback, and what it says about the power of nostalgia in wrestling. We also look at AEW’s ongoing perception issues — was the residency too long? — and why Eddie Kingston’s New York grit might be exactly what the company needs.From MJF’s evolution to the women’s division taking two steps forward and one step back, to whether we’re in a preseason lull, to tag team dream matches and shocking title wins on TV — this episode dives deep into why wrestling thrives on hype, surprises, and the larger-than-life moments that keep fans talking long after the bell rings.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - AJ Lee's Historic Return09:29 - The Best Returns in Wrestling History ️15:02 - Fear of Overstaying Welcome22:58 - Logistical Challenges of Venues ️29:03 - Nostalgia and the Future of WWE ️34:55 - Disappointment with Big Bill's Handling42:56 - The Misdirection Theory on Eddie Kingston45:08 - Eddie Kingston's Role in Mox Redemption Story47:16 - Concerns Over Story Development1:01:57 - Lulls in Wrestling Storylines1:05:08 - Women's Division Issues 1:17:00 - Match Stipulations for MJF vs. Brisco1:31:18 - Wrapping Up the Conversation🎧 Listen & Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GWPodcastUK?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PjvtX5m2QG657MCBcS9isApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-groupchat-wrestling-podcast/id1758973539🐦 Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWPodcastUKDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/YrfmfBepJMBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwpodcastuk.bsky.social👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly wrestling chaos, AEW breakdowns, Britwres dives, and moments that should not exist.#WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #ajlee #eddiekingston #hook #cmpunk #aewdynamite #theelite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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