AJ Lee is not available by default in WWE 2K26. She unlocks through 2K Showcase: What If Match #7, the gauntlet match built around her return.
AJ Lee unlock requirement in WWE 2K26
| Unlockable | Requirement |
|---|---|
| AJ Lee | 2K Showcase: What If Match #7 |
| AJ Lee '15 | 2K Showcase: What If Match #7 |
| Maryse | 2K Showcase: What If Match #7 |
| The Miz '17 | 2K Showcase: What If Match #7 |
What the AJ Lee Showcase match is
The unlock is tied to a fantasy-style gauntlet in 2K Showcase. AJ Lee enters first and runs through a long list of opponents, ending with Brock Lesnar. The sequence shown for the match includes The Miz, The Fiend, AJ Styles, Batista, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, John Cena, Eddie Guerrero, Seth Rollins, The Rock, Kurt Angle, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, Drew McIntyre, Triple H, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, JBL, and Brock Lesnar.
That gauntlet is the AJ Lee unlock trigger. You do not need MyRISE, MyFACTION, The Island, or Ringside Pass tiers to get her base version.
How to unlock AJ Lee
Step 1: Open 2K Showcase from the main menu and move to the What If matches. Select What If Match #7, which is the AJ Lee gauntlet.
Step 2: Finish the match. The unlock is tied to match completion, so the key requirement is clearing the gauntlet rather than reaching a MyRISE star total or a Ringside Pass tier.
Step 3: Return to the roster or character select screen after the match. AJ Lee should now appear as a selectable Superstar, with AJ Lee '15 unlocked alongside her.
How to know the AJ Lee unlock worked
The unlock is complete when AJ Lee appears on the playable roster and can be selected in normal match setup. If you are checking for the full reward set from this Showcase match, AJ Lee '15, Maryse, and The Miz '17 should also be available.
What does not unlock AJ Lee
| Mode or system | Needed for AJ Lee? |
|---|---|
| MyRISE | No |
| MyFACTION | No |
| The Island | No |
| Ringside Pass | No |
| Premium edition DLC | No |
One important detail about the AJ Lee unlock
There are two AJ Lee-related roster entries tied to the same Showcase reward. The standard AJ Lee and AJ Lee '15 both come from What If Match #7. If you only care about getting AJ Lee playable as fast as possible, this is the only match you need to clear for her.
That makes her unlock path much cleaner than characters tied to MyRISE star milestones, MyFACTION Persona rewards, or later Ringside Pass tiers.
If AJ Lee is the one Superstar you want on your roster right away, go straight to 2K Showcase, clear What If Match #7, and check character select when the match ends.