April Mendez, the trailblazing female professional wrestler from New Jersey who is popularly known by her ring name AJ Lee, is not just a favourite among wrestling fans but also among active and aspiring women’s wrestlers. She helped pave the way for a new revolution in women’s professional wrestling by vocally demanding equal pay and more screen time for female performers, particularly through her outspoken comments during the 2015 #GiveDivasAChance movement.
Born and raised in Union City, New Jersey, this diva genuinely multi-talented. Apart from her successful career in professional wrestling, she has achieved recognition as an actress, Hollywood screenwriter, comic book writer, TV producer, publisher, and mental health advocate through her social work and public discussions on bipolar disorder.
Biography
- Real Name – April Jeanette Mendez
- Age – 39 Years
- Date of Birth – March 19, 1987
- Hometown – Union City, New Jersey, USA
- Billed From – Union City, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality – American
- Ethnicity – Puerto Rican
- Zodiac Sign – Pisces
- Orientation – Straight
Body Measurements
- Height – 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
- Weight – 115 lbs (52 kg
- Bra/cup size – 32B
- Figure Size – 32-24-34
Physical Attributes:
- Hair Color – Black
- Eye Color – Brown
Current Relationship Status and Past History
Present Relationship Status:
Married – Phillip Brooks (also known as CM Punk)
Past Relationships:
Jamar Shipman (also known as Jay Lethal) – Boyfriend
Greg Marasciulo (also known as Trent Beretta) – Boyfriend
Some Less Known Facts
- During her childhood, she was a big fan of the female wrestler Lita. Inspired by her, she decided to become a professional wrestler.
- She dropped out of college to pursue her ambition of becoming a professional wrestler.
- She grew up in a financially unstable and poor family. To make a living and save money for her wrestling training, she worked odd jobs such as a janitor and a supermarket cashier.
- She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 20.
- Apart from being a wrestler, she is also an actress, a Hollywood screenwriter, a comic book writer, a TV producer, and a publisher.
- She is a big-time gamer, and some of her favourite video games include Metal Gear Solid, Batman: Arkham City, Super Mario Bros., and Gran Turismo.
- Her autobiography, Crazy Is My Superpower, is a New York Times bestseller.
Finishers and Signatures
Finishing Moves:
- Black Widow
Signature Moves
- Shining Wizard
- Shiranui
- DDT
Promotions Worked for
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- Women of Wrestling (WOW)
- Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW)
- Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU)
Ring Names
- AJ Lee
- AJ
- Miss April
- April Lee
- AJ Mendez
Nicknames
- The Black Widow
- Geek Goddess
- Crazy Chick
Championship Wins in Different Promotions
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE):
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship (1x)
- WWE Divas Championship (3x)
Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW):
- FCW Divas Championship (1x)
- Queen of FCW (1x)
Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU)
- WSU Tag Team Championship (1x) – with Brooke Carter
Individual Theme Songs
- Let’s Light It Up by Jim Johnston and Kari Kimmel
- Right Now by Jim Johnston and Tyler Van den Berg
- Feeling Ya by Jim Johnston
