AJ Lee made her triumphant in-ring return at Wrestlepalooza back in 2025, and she’s now officially a part of the WWE 2K26 roster. After a decade-long hiatus, “The Black Widow” has finally rejoined the WWE 2K franchise, with the devs going all out to recreate her iconic entrance and persona. What’s better is that you can get two different versions of AJ Lee in the game, both of which are unlocked via the same method.
So, if you’re eager to play as one of the greatest female superstars of all time, here’s how to unlock AJ Lee in WWE 2K26.
WWE 2K26: How to Unlock AJ Lee
There are two ways to unlock AJ Lee in WWE 2K26 and add her to your roster:
- Complete match #21 in the WWE 2K26 Showcase (CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. The Miz & Maryse)
- Complete the 20-man Showcase Gauntlet match
To make it clear, AJ Lee can only be unlocked by playing through the WWE 2K26 Showcase. You can choose to complete the entire single-player mode and eventually beat match #21, or opt for the quicker method and beat the one-off Gauntlet match. While this 20-man showdown is certainly the quickest method to unlock her, it’s also quite punishing, as losing to a single opponent will force you to start over from the top.
Regardless of your chosen route, you’ll unlock two versions of the superstar: Present-day AJ Lee and AJ Lee ’15. There are, of course, facial differences between the two characters, but it’s also worth noting that AJ Lee ’15 is among the highest-rated female wrestlers in the game.
Modders will undoubtedly come up with alternate models for the wrestler, but you won’t be able to download these CAWs until you unlock the base variant of AJ Lee.
And that wraps up everything you need to know on how to unlock AJ Lee in WWE 2K26. While you’re here, be sure to check out our guide on how to get all unlockable superstars in WWE 2K26.
How can I play as AJ Lee in WWE 2K26?
To play as AJ Lee in WWE 2K26, you’ll need to unlock the superstar by completing the Showcase mode or running through the 20-man Showcase Gauntlet.
What is AJ Lee’s WWE 2K26 Rating?
AJ Lee (Present-day) has a rating of 88 in WWE 2K26.
