Former WWE Superstar AJ Lee (AJ Mendez) was a recent guest of Chicago’s WGN Morning News show. Lee’s appearance was in promotion of her book Crazy Is My Superpower and to raise awareness for mental health. Lee also talked about her WWE career and her struggles with bipolar disorder. That interview appears in full below:
Lee is also asking wrestling fans for their assistance with her new Call Me Crazy Fundraiser. The former 3-time WWE Divas Champion is raising funds for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMI raises mental health awareness and provides free services to families in need. Fans interested in donating to AJ’s campaign may qualify for special perks like a Twitter mention, a signed book, a personal chat with Mendez, and even a special comic book shopping trip. Those interested in participating may do so HERE.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: WWE Diva AJ Lee attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For WWE)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: WWE Diva AJ Lee attends the WWE and The Creative Coalition's SummerSlam Kickoff Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 11: WWE Diva AJ Lee attends Day 3 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2013 held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 11, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 11: WWE Diva AJ Lee attends Day 3 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2013 held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 11, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 11: Wrestlers AJ Lee, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Dolph Ziggler attend Day 3 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2013 held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 11, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: WWE Wrestler Sin Cara (L) and WWE Diva AJ Lee attend the "Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery" New York Premiere at Tribeca Cinemas on March 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: (L-R) WWE Wrestlers Brodus Clay, Sin Cara, Scooby Doo, Diva AJ Lee, The Miz, and Kane pose for a picture during the 'Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery' New York Premiere at Tribeca Cinemas on March 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: AJ Lee attends Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery at Tribeca Cinemas on March 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 06: Professional wrestler AJ Lee poses backstage during the UFC 181 event inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 06: Phil 'CM Punk' Brooks (L) poses with wife AJ Lee backstage during the UFC 181 event inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 13: MMA fighter and former WWE champion, CM Punk, and wife WWE wrestler AJ Lee, celebrate after the Chicago Blackhawks scored against the New Jersey Devils in the third period during the NHL game at the United Center on February 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)
