The rumour that AJ Lee will retire at WWE's 2014 Survivor Series has now been mentioned by Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio. There really isn't anything to confirm or deny the speculation, but the fact that the rumour has gained so much attention could be telling. Apparently, if she loses to Nikki at Survivor Series, it will be a strong indication that she's done. Indeed, just last week, I stated "It will be interesting to see how 2015 plays out the WWE may not suit her or her employer." That was following the news that AJ was rebranding herself online as AJ Brooks. The WWE aren't keen on their talent having outside ventures, so it was definitely a curious move for AJ to make. Brooks is of course the name she took when marrying CM Punk. By trading on AJ Brooks, she is potentially providing a new brand for life outside the WWE. Retiring from WWE would mean she can spend more time with Punk who left the group in January. Still, this is a rumour for now. AJ was linked with the exit previously in 2014 and those stories proved to be false. At one point nobody expected her to come back to WWE when out on vacation with Punk, but then she did come back and won the Diva's title again. She's a good worker and character. However, she does seem a little lost in the division. She's the champion, but really has fulfilled all of her career goals. There aren't many compelling feuds lined up for her. Instead, she spends most of her time hearing "CM Punk" chants. Losing the title to Nikki at Survivor Series could be the end of AJ Lee, but she's also proved to be resilient and capable of comebacks. Time will tell when it comes to this rumour.
