CJ Perry has addressed growing speculation about her WWE future. She offered a carefully worded update that keeps the door open — and perhaps just slightly ajar — for a return.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show on April 15, 2026, Perry discussed her absence from WWE television following Rusev’s return in 2025, blending character storytelling with real-life insight in a way that felt both familiar and telling.
CJ Perry addresses WWE return possibility
Rather than giving a direct yes-or-no answer, Perry leaned into her on-screen persona first. “Well, Lana right now is in exile in Siberia… she let her country down,” she said. This way, she framed her absence as part of an ongoing narrative.
However, the tone shifted when the former AEW stara addressed the future more directly. “When the time is right, I will appear, and hopefully that will happen sooner than later,” Perry added. She made it clear that a return isn’t off the table — it’s just waiting for the right cue.
For fans keeping score, that sounds less like a retirement and more like a delayed entrance — the kind where the music hasn’t hit yet, but everyone’s watching the stage.
CJ Perry also spoke openly about her interest in working alongside her husband again, emphasizing the creative connection they share. “I love working with my husband… to be able to do it on the big screen for WWE, I’d take anything,” she said.
In the meantime, Perry noted she is focusing on her writing work with Uncrowned, signaling that her current chapter includes projects outside the ring.
Her comments come at a time when WrestleMania 42 is approaching, and Rusev is already back in the WWE fold. While no official plans have been confirmed, Perry’s remarks suggest this story isn’t finished — it may just be waiting for its next segment.
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