Ariel Helwani meets: AJ Styles | His legacy in wrestling, looking back on TNA and what comes next 

Whenever I think of Styles I think of TNA. He had an unbelievable run there. On the question of his 'best match' the obvious answers to me are against Kurt Angle in TNA, one of his matches with Christopher Daniels or the 3 way with Samoa Joe and Daniels at Unbreakable.

I just think his impact (no pun intended) is so legendary in the pro wrestling world , I have to appreciate him while we have him , cause those 2013-2018 years were something very special, across all brands and promotions.

I had stopped watching WWE and I swear 2016 when AJ debuted I restarted watching and the year AJ was WWE champion was the best year of WWE personally for me. Truly phenomenal

I disagree with AJ at 2:45 regarding “getting more hype” on his debut entrance at the rumble. I always loved how casually he walked down to the ring, how he calmly took his vest off and walked into the ring. It was brilliant story telling, giving the viewer the reminder that while this is AJ Styles first WWE match, this is just another day on the job for him. He’s walking in on his first day as a veteran. As someone who never watched him in the indies but always heard about him, I had this immediate sense that Roman was in for a fight because AJ was no rookie.

AJ Styles is such a cool guy. One of the main reasons that I watched TNA Impact was because of him. Sure hopes that he will get another WWE title run before he quits or retires.

AJ was TNA's one man highlight reel for years and someone that made TNA worth watching. He would do amazing things in the ring youve never seen before and made it look so easy. Simply phenomenal Such a shame we never saw AJ have a match with HBK before he got too old. That could have been an all time classic

I like how it came around. Leaving TNA after getting lowballed to breaching out in Japan, being Undertaker's last match, and supposedly getting over $3m a year+travel expenses paid for with his new deal.

Ariel provides a far more intimate and interesting approach to Wrestling Interviews that is 99% better than the others and I enjoyed this immensely. I am hoping that Edge's recent WrestleMania Open Challenge Promo leads to the match between him and AJ🙏 It's one of my favorite matches ever.. It is sentimental for me because I got my Mom (who recently passed to sit and watch that match between AJ and Cena and not only did she actually enjoy it and not walk away thinking that wrestling was too silly, she was on the edge of her seat for every near fall. The kickout after the SUPER AA was especially great!!!

THE FACT HE JUST SAID THAT HE WANTED TO WORK WOTH EDGE AND TODAY THE FEUD B/W HIM AND EDGE STARTED AM JUST HYPED 😭❤AND EVERY SINGLE PERSON WANTED THAT TO HAPPEN!!😭

Everytime i think about Aj the first thing comes up to my mind is RESPECT

AJ truly is phenomenal (no pun intended) and can put on some stellar matches. He needs one more good main event run because we all know he has it in him. He's 44 and has a few more good years left in the tank I imagine.

I completely agree with AJ about that Summerslam match, one of my favorite matches of both men and it was just a classic, that’s the match I’ve probably showed people or told people to watch the most when trying to introduce them to WWE or AJ Styles, it’s a great match in my opinion.

AJ is one of my favorites of all time. I follow him since he was in TNA

Great interview. AJ Styles is a legend

We didnt have TNA growing up in NZ, had no way to watch it but AJ and Samoa Joe were the ones we all knew, how in the hell could we even know about them and couldnt even watch TNA? Because they were so great. I legit knew them because they were two of the very best not only in TNA but the entire industry

AJ is undeniable. One of the absolute greats

Phenomenal AJ Styles. Legend 🔥

The comparison with Fedor is just perfect. We also have to remember that AJ Styles was in WCW and did the tryouts for WWE in 2001 if I remember (there is a footage of his promo somewhere). AJ Styles is like Sting, easily one of the best wrestlers of all time without being in the WWE. His debut in WWE was easily one of the best moments in WWE history, after Sting debut, CM Punk at MITB Chicago and AJ Style 1st face-off with Cena. Especially it came at the perfect time where WWE was doing bad after CM Punk's departure and even if Daniel Bryan was there, I felt like he has been under-used. I hope AJ Styles comes back in the WWE world title championship picture. Bonus: he is in my top 5 of my favourite wrestlers and seeing him live in Montreal, front row before the pandemic on Raw was epic !

How many wrestlers have been an absolute star in every company they've ever been in? TNA, New Japan, and WWE. He's in the ranks of Hogan and Flair tbh.

AJ is one of the greatest of all time, he may be the greatest in ring wrestler and just a class act

Why was this interview posted so late... After the Rumble? The interview is great... Ariel & AJ both OGs... Legends! Because its so late its a bummer! 😕

AJ will certainly be one of the greatest talents in the wrestling industry. Just an all around talent, balanced..

Cena vs styles was epic at SummerSlam, the back n forth they were doing

i was there at summerslam crying from joy when AJ won!

Him coming to WWE so late held him back man. We needed AJ vs Shawn.

Such a humble dude

ariel please dont stop these WWE interviews. they are some of the best interviews in professional wrestling and all the haters that complain need to be ignored!

Can we take a moment to thank Terry Taylor for putting that good word in.

Styles is one of the greats of all time. Hell, he was the Undertaker's last opponent. I am so glad Vince finally got him out of that dead end program with that big aloof Omos. Styles needs to be in the singles main event scene until he retires.

Undoubtedly one of the GOATS 💯

Great to hear him talk about how he still gets excited by pro-wrestling. Truly one of the all-time greats. Maybe the greatest ever.

Aj is an absolute legend

To be great u don't need to be big its your passion that matter and AJ proved it in a area where size makes u different than everyone that's why his my inspiration

For a non WWE talent, he really has a prestige accolades as a talent.. He got their and won the worl title belt within less than a year into his debut.. Its accomplishments resume when it all set and done..

I think we need AJ Styles as the next guest on the Broken Skulls Sessions with SCSA.

The Goat of this generation!!!!

GOAT In ring performer

Respect to Helwani. Grown into a millionaire from struggling to make pays due, and still humble as fk

Huge inspiration and Legend.

Who can say Theyve been great at 3 promotions Roh impact and wwe One of the greats

I can honestly say I have had the privilege in watching aj since 2007 TNA follow him till WWE , true goat

AJ stlyes is my favorite wrestler

No bullet club talk? That was the absolute peak of his career

Would love AJ to win the royal rumble! That would be phenomenal! Watched him when TNA originally started living legend this guy. Shoutout to SamoaJoe as well my 2 favourites!

Not surprised Vince really wanted to burry him. The odds were against him and he still succeeded.

he's indeed simply phenomenal - one of my all time fav.

His first match in NJPW he wins the IWGP Heavyweight Championship Within a year of WWE he becomes their Champion. AJ is the GOAT

AJ STYLES TRUE LEGEND THE GOAT

No question he's on the Mt. Rushmore of wrestlers from the 2000's.

He is Phenomenal

Aj is a legit pro's pro.

Edge vs AJ . Damn !

I wish someone would interview AJ about if he’s ever interested in wrestling Punk again. That’s everyone’s dream match.

Man if only WWE didn’t write the history books. AJ was the best of his generation by far.

AJ STYLES one of THE best

AJ is going against Edge at Mania. I can tell by the way AJ is speaking about it.

I'd like to see him get another world title run

AJ styles Monday WWE raw Tina Turner😊 ❤

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AJ vs Edge for WrestleMania...book it Vince

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It's true, he's one of the best

EDGE vs. STYLES @ MANIA !!!!

How in the hell did the reaction he got at the rumble not resonate with Vince?

AJ is the Wolverine of wrestling

aj is so cool so likeable so CUTE

AJ STYLES is hands down one of the best wrestlers to come out of TNA WRESTLING along with SAMOA JOE

I think at WrestleMania edge should fight Aj....... That is once in a lifetime show....... Eventually would steal the show..... Guaranteed.......

No praise is too much for AJ Styles

Timestamps would be much appreciated. I see lots of interesting content on this channel, but it's an overwhelming amount of content for someone that just stumbled upon it.

Aj is #1

Ariel Helwani is gold.

Legend

Shoot, AJ is so Phenomenal, he even worked hard with that Claire Lynch story in TNA lol.... Sure it was cringy, but the man still put in that work!

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I really want him to win a rumble man

Helwani’s nose needs a Style Clash

I thought he’d say Shawn Michaels was the one he wishes he could have wrestled

AJ is top 3.

Phenomenal

Aj is really phinominal fighter even he is about to lose be gave his opponents a match to remember

He right about one thing aj styles is one of the greatest wrestlers in professional wrestling history not sport entertainment that good thing because I love wrestling not sport entertainment

Looking now Vince did him right Beat up John Cena 2x wwe champion (1year reign in 2nd reign) Main event wrestlemania against undertaker in 2020 Grandslam champion in wwe

Top 03 AJ STYLES list: •moment winning 1st NWA TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP •NWA TNA AJ STYLES vs DLO best 3 matches •ROH AJ STYLES vs CHRISTOPHER DANIELS •ROH AJ STYLES vs PAUL LONDON •AJ/DLO vs CM PUNK/JASON CROSS •TNA AJ STYLES VS RAVEN Ladder match •TNA AJ STYLES vs ABYSS •ROH AJ STYLES vs SAMOA JOE •TNA AJ STYLES vs DLO Cage match •TNA AJ STYLES vs JERRY LYNN

fly ready to the top on training that over 24 years !!!!!he shooting the promo that happend !!!after wrestlemania he will go to aew !!

Aj can be a jedi in a starwars series

He was being a little too kind towards Omos

Hope he comes to AEW or NJPW before he retires.

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The Fallen Angel & The Phenomenal 1

I want to be a pro wrestler🙋🏾

44, looks about 30 compared to when Shawn Michaels retired at 44...

AJ saying what he's supposed to say about Omos. 🤣

I'm surprised Aj re-signed he had new dream rematches and matches in aew. Cm punk, Daniel Bryan, Kenny omega, Adam Cole, hook, mjf, jungle boy, Jay white, Darby,

Aerials shoes

"What's Omos' ceiling? How good is he?" "Uhh... He's tall. Ohh and he's big." Come on, AJ. 😂

Well..(Coughs and sniff nose) okay that's really good and faith ofc

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aj styles should really cut his hair im not talking about super short like his early days but like his lone wold gimmick