Twitter reacts to AJ Lee's departure, Mick Foley and Rob Van Dam comments

AJ Lee competed in her last match at Wrestlemania 31

As noted earlier, AJ Lee surprised the WWE Universe after she announced her retirement from the company where she competed for four years in the main roster.

The longest reigning Divas champion broke into the scene back in 2009 and has held the title on multiple occasions. She is married to former WWE superstar CM Punk who parted ways with the WWE back in 2014 on bitter grounds. WWE announced her departure on Twitter and also released a statement on the same on their official website.

Punk tweeted “ThankYouAJ” after his wife’s big announcement which certainly meant that he was delighted by her decision. WWE Hall of Fame Jim Ross gave his comments too. Former stars and Divas also responded to her exit as they tweeted the following:

Big loss 4 the Divas Division 2day. Wish @WWEAJLee the absolute best! Want 2 c who wants 2 take the Champ on..Train harder..Ready 4 anything
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 4, 2015

Thank you Aj for giving me my 1st televised singles match and my 1st title match! Wishing you all the best of luck in whatever you do!
— Ariane Andrew (@WWECameron) April 4, 2015

While not 'shocked' to hear of @WWEAJLee leaving @WWE, I will miss her work. She lived a dream & went out on her terms. #ThankYouAJ
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 4, 2015

.@WWEAJLee - congratulations on a great career. Can I talk you out of retiring? Great days to come for @WWE @WWENXT women's wrestling!
— Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) April 3, 2015

“@BigBernieCool: Lets give AJ Lee's theme song to @TherealRVD #LetsLightItUp”lol
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 3, 2015

Here’s how fans reacted to the news

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— Blake (@BlakeMcMuscles) April 3, 2015

@WWE damn you CM PUNK
— 828 Music Group (@GodfatherNsoul) April 3, 2015

So sad to hear about AJ Lee leaving WWE! She's done so much for the struggling Divas division and this is the worst loss since Beth Phoenix.
— Emma Blackery (@emmablackery) April 4, 2015

@WWE @maryse0uellet TAKE THAT SPOT
— tino (@BestingWorld) April 3, 2015

AJ Lee is trending worldwide. So is crippling sadness.
— Matt Fowler (@TheMattFowler) April 3, 2015

AJ Lee at her retirement party. pic.twitter.com/JxzbfBHRSN
— Jake (@_itsmejake) April 3, 2015

Whether you hate AJ or love AJ, we all know she definitely is a future hall of famer. Thank you so much AJ Lee.
— imany (@teamstratusx) April 3, 2015