AJ Mendez Brooks - New Book, Bipolar Disorder, Chaotic Childhood, CM Punk, Wrestling Career

[@redj2012]

'Do you wrestle?' Jesus, Jim. Did he not even google her before she walked in?

[@3percentdelay]

redj2012 he's doing it on purpose to annoy the pro wrestling fans

[@SAM-ru4vx]

maybe chipper was thinking are you currently wrestling and thinking if she was working outside of wwe.

[@redj2012]

I haven't listened in awhile, I didn't realise it was a bit until I heard him talking to the one Cena proposed to

[@pikkon899]

He probably meant if she was doing indies or still wrestling part time and she just heard it in a different light. Much like how she didn't get the joke about the "19 20" year until they brought it up, which it did sound like she said she was diagnosed in the year 1920. She's not very good at doing interviews you know, and that's not me being disrespectful. You can tell she's somewhat nervous when she does them.

[@ngrosskurth]

2 mins in and I wish I could mute him.

[@Nique658]

I was never a big aj lee fan when she was in wwe, but I have a whole new level of respect for her. it takes a strong person to open up about their personal issues

[@koolever3]

Momo Priah me too... I just put this on while cleaning the crib.... now I think aj is lovely. Got to check her book out

[@LIAMWHUT]

She's really inspiring!

[@alanmcbob1095]

AJ is such a class act. Would love to see her back in WWE. Would get a massive pop. She was the female devision in WWE.

[@purrr7519]

To people saying shes average looking, flat and overrated. I would rather look at a natural beauty whos worked hard to get the body shes comfortable in rather than a insecure plastic, botox, botched up women we have around the media nowdays

[@blademanx]

wwe typical, so shes has bipolar, ok lets do a storyline that makes her look crazy, respectful

[@tequilexrook]

some people can cope better with that this way... they don't want to hide behind a mask

[@bibhu2912]

Blade ManX it happens with evry great gimmick. ..Stone cold ,cm punk ,bryan. ........It makes people get more into the storylines and believable....

[@Lorenzo3K]

Blade ManX Wow. Never thought about that. That is pretty fucked up.

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

ever heard of life imitating art?

[@marliewarhaft]

WWE didn't know about her Bipolar disorder, she didn't tell them. Very few people knew.

[@vassyg11]

This woman is truly amazing!!! World needs more people like her! Respect, sweetheart!

[@H12069]

Very insightful. I currently am in CM Punk's situation, where I have to deal with someone whose depression comes and goes. At times we'd argue and I couldn't understand what her problem was. One day we were watching a show we always liked, and the actress in it went through a deep depression that lasted for half the season. That's when it first hit me that I was completely doing things wrong. Instead of arguing back at her, or telling her to cheer up, I kept quiet and just sat there and held onto her. I turn my phone off, and I completely focus on her. My advice is to try and help the best you can. Sometimes the best healing is just holding onto them and not letting go. And I came here to just watch a clip about wrestling, and instead I'm learning about life.

[@ABCDyeahyeahyeah]

Jason Todd was the show "you're the worst" by any chance??

[@ayyachris]

Jason Todd well.. your profile picture explains your stress and situations so I won't complain. Kappa

[@lordgonzo6611]

ayyachris LOL

[@nickbryant91]

Not me. I refuse to sit and take anything.

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@ABCDyeahyeahyeah dude nice one

[@sergioparker3358]

AJ Lee still looks good plus she would flourish with the women's wrestlers now especially on smackdown

[@Yeezydude7115]

Sergio Parker Let it go dude..

[@sergioparker3358]

Yeezy Dude Dude a fan of wrestling rather it be men's or women's so I can wish and plus I was that she would flourish perfectly in the women's division now especially on smackdown

[@hw610]

Sergio Parker She was born in 1987 is that old????

[@rooseveltheath]

the so called four horsewomen wouldn't have anyone else but themselves shine.. well Vince and creative

[@jobbernationtv6724]

AJ Lee is the REAL REASON for the Women's Revolution #GiveDivasaChance LIKE if you agree!

[@gripsimpson]

JobberNation: She just seemed to do it her way, and she dominated the divas division. Is trailblazer a good word for her? Dominator is for sure.

[@sofiadrosos1308]

Great interview. Loved it. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnxietyToolbox]

Mental illness is no joke. It starts with what we consume. Our gut is literally our second brain. Fill it with garbage, and be more susceptible to serious issues. AJ is entirely right though. Until I legitimately acknowledged that social anxiety disorder ran my life and I needed help--- AND that it was OK to get help--- nothing changed. If you're reading this going through it, try and truly understand you are not alone! ✊

[@Mega10Cenation]

It's a shame she was only with the company for 4-5 years, she's my favorite women/diva off all time and I think she could have been the greatest if she was there longer

[@Loganspinelli04]

of*

[@rooseveltheath]

She was working with glorified model's and fitness models that couldn't wrestle their way out of a paper bag I think she was probably glad to leave when punk left because she wasn't far behind him

[@namitributes6815]

@@rooseveltheath yeah she'd love to work with sasha or any of the horsewomen, the other girls are there to gain popularity and gain opportunities outside wwe

[@drew5059]

Seriously so proud of you Aj. This made me emotional. You were my favorite in the WWE throughout your entire career. I still love you more than all these new girls. I hope to see you have a special one night only match sometime in the future. Maybe in like 5 or 10 years?

[@imtherealtammygonna6216]

Im half way through her book and honestly I have never been so interested in a book in my life. I thought we already had stuff in common, were even more in common than I thought. I love her so much! Such an inspiration and I dont just throw that name around. She really is.

[@cosmicsatan7116]

She's adorable and a good person obviously.

[@rebelelite4973]

Michael Knight love her laugh

[@playmaker4700]

She just so cute

[@TheCandela15]

She is such an amazing role model. There are so little moral, humble, down-to-earth famous people nowadays. I just hope she comes back to wrestling one day. I miss her soooo much.

[@TerryKeefeMedia]

AJ seems happy, good for her. It goes without saying that life after WWE doesn't always go well for everyone.

[@ThePitget]

has she aged a day since like 20 ...?

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

Drinking and smoking makes you look olders, AJ Lee avoids that so its hard for her to "age".

[@wizardwanda5081]

she's literally just turned 30, how old would you expect her to look

[@destineymills2007]

its called taking care of your body and face

[@marthamendoza8640]

I'm so glad she's come out and shared her story. Admitting to the problem is the hardest thing. Also putting it out for the whole world is even more humbling. It's great to hear what to do and what bipolar really is.. she is soo strong..

[@tanyab4592]

Best interview I've seen with her. Well done! ('Do you wrestle?' Jesus, Jim...)

[@georgerv]

I grew up taking care of a bipolar mother, and later developed depression myself. It really is helpful hearing someone I was genuinely a huge fan of being so open and honest about it. Can't wait to get the book, was a really great interview to boot

[@gamerdude612]

AJ Lee is so cool beautiful too I miss seeing her on Monday nights she was the best along with Paige. if AJ ever returned I'D love to see take Sasha Banks Becky Lynch Charlotte Bayley Mickie James those would be great matches it probably won't happen but it's a nice dream.we love you AJ keep fighting that disorder like you are rooting for you 🙂❤

[@tritan74]

Aj Lee and cm punk have been given the Chris Benoit treatment at wwe

[@Lungsy1988]

Not AJ. She's been shown in video packages and on the network. It's punk that they hate

[@mr.c4p]

WWE is a business in so many different ways. One way it's a business is the promoter tries to work, milk and control every aspect of the talent he has. When a talent one ups the promoter, they get really, really angry. Punk pulled a few over on McMahon, so he's beyond hated. He left with his balls and pride, which McMahon resents the most. It's almost ironic but Punk & Ryback have so much in common in that regard.

[@natalija3631]

Lungsy1988 They hate Aj too, she burned Steph on twitter once really badly and got mad cuz she didnt wanna be in the total divas cuz she was the main thing while she was on the roster.The reason she had all of that is because they simply couldnt go against the fact that Aj was so loved and well accepted by fans all the time no matter what character, role, heel or anything else she plays.She was the division carrier at the time, not focusing on her would destroy womens wrestling cuz it just wouldnt be nearly as good.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

Yeah, they even gave that bitch Nikki Bella the Divas title record so they could erase AJ's record.

[@gadviel2649]

no they arent,their videos are still on the channel,while benoit have none.

[@jbakersyproductions1499]

I'm picking up a copy after watching this interview!

[@SackJip52]

Stab You Productions word

[@geminineda4669]

Stab You Productions it really good i have around 50 pages left

[@GunnysGoon]

Great interview, sad to see these comments not related to the interview

[@gripsimpson]

Gucci: Well there's so much to discuss. AJ has seemingly done it all. Bipolar is very, very serious. For anyone with it, like AJ said, the right medicine is vital. Therapy, all of it is real. Keep fighting.

[@buttaflyest]

Even though I was never the biggest AJ Lee fan, I really want to read her book, she's one of the biggest inspirations in wwe

[@khayycurry]

Outside of wwe she’s a awesome superhero

[@kyledamron]

I have so much respect for AJ. my mother, brother, and fiance all have bipolar so this hits home

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

CM = Chicago Made

[@stormshaker2769]

Simply The Best well Punk said on a shoot interview like 10 years ago that it can mean anything you want

[@jackmascio8971]

Simply The Best I wasn't fast enough thought I wrote it first gg

[@KNN130695]

In his documentary (which you should watch cuz its awesome) he said it originally was Chick Magnet because he was part of a tag team...

[@AneesSarwar34]

Simply The Best Cookie Monster as well

[@Haunted_Gains]

CM=Chronic Masterbater

[@alexusrovinski6008]

I am not, at all, the type of person to comment on anything, but this interview got me. just caught it on a replay, and, man, I needed that. the way she described bipolar is something I think many of us can relate to. (knowing you're in a swing, knowing you can't stop it, but trying to be better. not having support until it's more of a catch up, than preventative. all the feels.) so as a 25 year old chick listening to "dude radio" thank you for a break from the "dude" and giving us bit more of something we all feel!

[@TheRealBrownKid]

AJ and Sam always have great interviews. I just love that Sam knows more about AJ and wrestling and can connect with her on many more levels than Jim and everyone else that has interviewed her recently. Great chemistry will always result in a great interview.

[@comicsfan6278]

I love that couple so damn much, amazing interview guys!!! =)

[@MichelleAlvieri]

Is that a joke? Am i missing something? Did he actually ask her ''so do you wrestle?"....wow....

[@Lungsy1988]

Yes, it's a joke. Jim knows a small amount about wrestling, but doesn't follow it, and he knows AJ wrestled. He is just trying to annoy all the twitter wrestling fans, who get whiny and pissy really easily, when he doesn't know something LOL. He even says it at the end of the Nikki Bella/Lana interview, the same day. This isn't a wrestling show, and only Sam is the expert, which is why he handles most of these wwe interviews

[@vondargo14]

Fair play getting this up so soon

[@westonwebb8949]

That's what she said. Fawkin Home Run!

[@vondargo14]

Another one for the chippa!

[@MeTriviSlipKlokDriva]

Jim in every interview: "Oh I didn't see/read/hear of/know about this thing you're here to promote - no one told me about it"

[@umairrashid9345]

:D

[@Monscent]

Jim sucks

[@skody211]

Absolutely had no idea....the she struggled through life and I think it's super crazy awesome that they made it after having to struggle thourgh life like they have...major Props two Aj and Punk

[@mauricebarlow6198]

Good luck tp Miss Aj Brooks nice job keep up the good work and congratulations on the book wish you luck.

[@antfer8917]

AJ is such a cool chick.. Best wishes to her and Punk in the future..

[@sundasayaz8200]

I can't believe it this woman is so strong and intelligent inspires me and makes me love her more.

[@_empressmyra]

AJ I love you and miss you and I will always will. No matter what you decide to come back to WWE or not I will support you 110%.

[@XxShadowGTxX]

Will always love AJ, such an incredible woman

[@BrotherNero777]

Man i've been waiting for a AJ interview since she left, glad she's still inspiring and making a different to people lives

[@ssoundarya1400]

She is Damn Pretty.......Cuteness Princess.....When i See her everytime i feel that she is my Sister....My lovable Sister AJ Brooks...Love U❤

[@EllieStipp]

My idol right here.... AJ... she follows her dreams... her heart... that's my exact same plan, and I am also planning on writing a book someday in the future... she's an animal activist, former wrestler, author, and wife. She's doing so much, and she loves it.

[@gavinpark38]

Damn,watching this makes me miss CM PUNK so much...FML

[@sundasayaz8200]

Sam and AJ have a good chemistry that's how interviews turn out to be fun and enjoyable to watch

[@monotonedmika17]

because of this interview i'm really interested in buying the book now.

[@moxiemusic3739]

Great upload boys, missed this interview live no idea who this lady is but I love her honesty

[@hollymcgrath9219]

This is very inspiring for me to see someone in the public eye that seems quote on quote "tough" but has gone through and continues to go through mental struggles. It's easy to see people in the public eye and think they have these perfect lives. Also, to find Daniel Bryan is depressed is very inspiring . I think a lot of young people can be helped by examples like her that this is not something to be ashamed about .

[@kimchigamez1394]

Thank You AJ Lee for being the perfect role model and inspiration. You got me back into wrestler after I stopped watching wrestling after the attitude era. Just got your book Crazy is my SuperPower. XD

[@bubbleboy02]

Good to see AJ again.

[@chloeb5937]

She's an angel. Missing her. Will definitely buy the book.

[@NICK_Esq]

21:50 Sam that's an incredible question, man. You're a hell of an interviewer.

[@ruffblaza]

i really miss aj i wish she would come back she was my favorite....

[@legendarybarney007]

It's just sad that in most interviews with female wrestlers, a majority of the comments are perverse and objectifying them. This is a legitimately serious discussion regarding legitimately serious issues people deal with across the world and THIS is what most of you came away with? SOME introspection please?

[@liorush557]

Barney Stinson I agree.

[@legendarybarney007]

kingjappyjoe420 Surely you're able enough to understand the difference between people calling her 'beautiful' and making derogatory remarks objectifying her sexually. Also, was referring to the disparity in comments, about the subject matter and her sexual appeal. I get she's attractive, hell I think she's beautiful and I would say it if I feel it, but she's not an object, toy/pet, or a body without a soul for a majority of those who commented here (on a video about her struggles with bipolar disorder mind you) to blatantly sexualize her. Again, this is also my opinion, and you can feel free to think otherwise.

[@legendarybarney007]

kingjappyjoe420 and I was also referring to videos including female wrestlers in general, and how 70% or more of the comments are always laden with heavy innuendo, interesting to observe if you ask me.

[@legendarybarney007]

kingjappyjoe420 Also, I would never tell these people posting comments about their dicks and fapping off, or referring to women they've never even met or know in person, as whores and sluts cause of whatever repressed bullshit is going on within them, 'what to do' cause I know the mindset they possess, and understand that it would be like banging my head against a wall, beyond a certain point. I just asked them to introspect and think about it, cause this sort of behaviour, often makes for interesting observation as I told you.

[@legendarybarney007]

kingjappyjoe420 Just like I find it interesting that you equated my comments about people being 'perverse and objectifying her' with 'calling her beautiful'. No correlation between the two as that was clearly not the section of commenters I was referring to, but just saying, it was interesting you typed that!!

[@adamdomo8936]

she really is an inspiration. that word gets thrown around a lot these days but genuinely she's amazing

[@antwanefort]

So Vince made her play the crazy girl on tv , when in real life she has an actual Bipolar discorder? Vince stays classy .

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

Would you prefer she have a farting gimmick instead?

[@IrishKyokushin]

antwane fort Vince probably didnt know.

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

Being the crazy chick made her the most popular diva during her time in WWE. I mean what other gimmick could've made a 5ft 2inch petit girl work for her? You bash (WWE) Vince for her gimmick when it was the main reason of her big push.

[@antwanefort]

It just seems wrong. Even though what they did technically was not wrong.

[@clarisse2410]

Fun fact she actually wrote her storylines

[@VeronicaSlavova]

This interview provided so much useful information about mental illness. I'm looking forward to reading her book.

[@blvckdoll]

This was a very genuine video to watch. Sad to see that people are typing down in the comment section about how pretty she is and how stupid her book is or talking about her husband😒

[@rebelelite4973]

FaithyFay exactly

[@rinku4733]

Aj come back wwe i miss u my favorite rasler i u fight big enjoy win the match aj i happy😊 back groud music start my favorite😍

[@johnhaughawout315]

I miss watching AJ Lee Wrestle. She was the best part of the Divas Era of Wrestling in the WWE alongside Eve Torres, Kaitlyn, Maryse, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, Layla ( Layla El), & Melina because these Divas were so great in the Ring & on the microphone. And, they made you care about the in ring work that they were doing.

[@demetriamargaretis2131]

Aj was my favorite wrestler! I miss her wrestling😩 she is so talented. So excited to read her book😍

[@pikkdogs]

Wow, AJ's clavicles are looking good. I love me a good pair of clavicles.

[@stevegrandy3426]

Knowing now that AJ was / is bipolar is a shock and that she was able to direct that rage into her career is amazing . I'm flooded now with the bits where CM Punk said that " He digs crazy chicks " or they had her acting crazy during her term with WWE .

[@gazzamanchina7052]

I miss this beautiful lady we call Aj Lee. she is so beautiful.

[@bean2k33]

She seems like the sweetest thing, cant imagine people not going "awe" even when she is raging out.

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

The true longest running womens champ. Screw that plastic windup doll in attempts to cover up her reign. Her and Punk were true peoples champs, the strength in theyre loyal following to this day is proof of that.

[@gripsimpson]

AJ Lee: Wow!!! Thank you so much. I'm bipolar myself. Loved her wrestling career. Admire her so much more even now. An awesome talent. Thank you, AJ, for your bravery.

[@joycekim204]

such an amazing, brave, talented woman.

[@junation7619]

I appreciate her for writing such a personal book. I'm definitely buying a copy (;

[@hollyoverstreet3247]

I love her sm💗

[@wendy-annlewis4603]

I can so relate to her bcuz my mom suffers from bipolar as well so I feel for and knows the signs. Ppl who doesn't know or have a clue about it they will just think the person is just "mad" cuz they want to be but it runs DEEPER that than that.Bipolar isn't easy and have seen how my mom fights or try to fight with this sickness and it isn't easy. BTW I know I kinda went off the whole topic or went on to one topic of the interview but love u AJ Lee😘😘😘 miss seeing in the WWE.

[@thestone30080]

AJ Lee vs. Paige feud was the best.

[@layelperiwinkle618]

No AJ vs Kaitlyn will forever be one of the most iconic storylines. It seemed so real like they actually hated eachother. So much better than todays storylines.

[@johnnyraven7980]

Naw. Not that great.

[@queenree1158]

AJ!!!! 😍😍😍😭 I miss her.

[@mattloveohiost5]

She's adorable

[@annettevalentin2492]

i love AJ 100x even more

[@crazycougar9344]

She Is an inspiration, RESPECT

[@kdxtreme7479]

I have a whole new respect for her and her story

[@jamalbush31]

#ThankyouAJ

[@amir-ng6jv]

Such a beautiful soul

[@420Yako]

She is cool. I miss cm and her.

[@bernardoesparza]

Man she speaks so eloquently! It's inspiring.

[@markhendry7084]

Jim Norton on a lot of wrestler interviews is usually quite unknowledgeable, so whenever he asks a good question I'm like 'good one, Jim!'.

[@angelamarie3617]

I am also bipolar & have depression. I also didn't realize it until I was about 30 years old. My mom also has bipolar & she has breakdowns often but she insists she has a problem but she has the same things I had... Same behavior... She refuses to go to a Dr & put on meds.

[@legendaryaNdepic]

I love her she was a great talent she's really cute.

[@MojoHeroNJ]

Great interview

[@sochioranmyaku]

Punk is a lucky man

[@KaalWayne]

Suda aj is a fortunate girl

[@kylecrary963]

I read in an old WWE magazine that CM stands for Cookie Monster

[@BrandFlakes56]

Idk if she's fake or if she's just that nice lol

[@imed122]

TheBwt56 she's nice af

[@BrandFlakes56]

game tech i figured

[@hellobye7697]

TheBwt56 she's gone through a lot so many her nice attitude helps her through it

[@BrandFlakes56]

Hello Bye that would make sense

[@tasteewheat393]

TheBwt56 shes just being nice iguess lol

[@ValasiRapeTor]

Queen AJ 😍💕👑

[@ayyachris]

She loves Video games, she's pretty, etc. perfect woman madly true respect! Pretty hard to find a woman like that.

[@thefunkys1790]

AJ!💚💚💚

[@anthonyserrado508]

My dad saw her and punk at his gym

[@anthonyserrado508]

No in new york

[@nancyjimenez4055]

She's the sweetest

[@prince_sach50]

AJ Is my definition of a perfect Woman

[@iziahcarthens727]

AJ Lee still has it and never lost it. Now she can add author to her resume. I have her book as of this posting.

[@TheCordComerBrand]

C.M stands for Chicago Made

[@andrewrymbai2622]

Hi AJ. CM would be Chicago Made. I glad u r with him. And yes I am one of his greatest fan. I am a bipolar too. But am working as a juniour accountant in North East Bottling, Shillong, India

[@jrr2617]

Jesus she's cute as fuck.

[@yureion]

Wow this is jarring to listen to cus this shit is exactly how my family is as well and literally no one ever been checked. I always knew something was up, especially with myself but no one ever respected it, especially my mother. My dad was never abusive but he was a drunk. Everything she said is so true to me as well. Whoa.