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WWE posted the video above from last night’s episode of The Steve Austin Podcast of Austin asking AJ Styles about TNA. Styles talked about signing with TNA, thinking that it was another indy. He noted that TNA started to grow, and that he eventually left the company after TNA asked him to take a pay cut. You can read WrestlingINC’s Marc Middleton’s full recap of Austin’s podcast with Styles here.
AJ Styles will be Steve Austin’s guest on the Stone Cold Podcast on the WWE Network airing live after the post-Money In the Bank RAW episode this coming Monday.
The Stone Cold Podcast returns with a brand-new episode the night after WWE Money in the Bank, and the special guest will be AJ Styles! Just 24 hours after he battles John Cena in a dream matchup, The Phenomenal One will face “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for a live, no-holds barred interview. Watch this must-see interview Monday, June 20, immediately following Raw, only on the award-winning WWE Network.From WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon to Ric Flair, The Texas Rattlesnake has interviewed sports-entertainment’s biggest names on his popular WWE Network podcast. Austin’s interview series has captured the attention of the WWE Universe with the outspoken host’s ability to elicit revealing answers from his guests. So what will the no-nonsense WWE Hall of Famer ask Styles? Find out on a live Stone Cold Podcast, Monday, June 20, only on WWE Network.
In case you missed last night on RAW – AJ Styles turned heel on John Cena and The Club (Styles, Gallows & Anderson) are still together. The Club gave Cena a big beatdown. Below is the video:
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It was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that despite losing to WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules, WWE does have big plans for AJ Styles. No word yet on what they have planned now that Reigns has apparently moved on to Seth Rollins.
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AJ Styles did not wrestle at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings because he’s suffering from some nagging injuries, according to PWInsider.
WWE officials reportedly want Styles healthy and rested up for the Extreme Rules match against WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at the May 22nd Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
Styles has now been pulled from this weekend’s WWE live events so he can heal and rest up. Styles was scheduled for Friday’s show in Greenville, SC; Saturday’s show in Raleigh, NC and Sunday’s show in Columbia, SC.
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AJ Styles had a neck injury scare after being dropped on his head at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings during a match with Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio reportedly botched a move and dropped Styles on his head.
A correspondent in attendance who said the spot looked pretty bad from where he was sitting in the 8th row. However, Styles appears to be fine after the injury scare as he tweeted a fan who is expecting to see him at the live event in Dubai this week. AJ tweeted the following when the fan asked if he will still be there:
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As seen below, this week’s sitdown interview with Michael Cole features AJ Styles. Below are highlights:
* Cole asks Styles about the past three months since he debuted in WWE at the Royal Rumble. Styles says no one expected this to happen and for it to happen this fast is unbelievable. Debuting at the Rumble, beating Chris Jericho on RAW, debuting at Madison Square Garden, then WrestleMania 32. Styles asks if it gets much better than that and says it does because now he’s the #1 contender to WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.
* Cole says AJ wanted to have his WrestleMania moment and did in Dallas, asking if it was everything he expected. Styles says it was everything and more. To see the sea of people was indescribable. Styles says he’s wrestled all over the world and nothing can compare to WrestleMania.
* Cole mentions how Jericho had Styles’ number at WrestleMania but he bounced back on RAW and became the #1 contender. Styles says the great thing about losing is that you learn to hate it. Styles says that won’t be the last time he loses but he did beat Jericho, along with Cesaro and Kevin Owens, the next night. Styles says it was emotional for him and admits his eyes were watering up. He gets emotional again when talking about fans chanting “you deserve it” at him.
* Cole says Styles earned it and now he’s going to face the champion. Cole says we’ve never seen Styles face someone with the size and power of Reigns. Styles says there’s no doubt he can handle Reigns, he’s handled guys as big as Reigns outside of WWE before. He says there’s no one like Reigns and that’s kind of scary, but that’s a good thing. Styles says you have to make everything count in the ring with a guy like Reigns and he’s prepared for that. Styles says he knows Reigns has a chip on his shoulder but his job is to knock that chip off.
Last night on RAW, Chris Jericho, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn all came to the ring answering Roman Reigns call out for whoever wants a shot at his Title to come down. Shane made a match for the main event, a Fatal-4-Way to determine the #1 contender.
Before the match, Kevin Owens attacked Sami Zayn, powerbombing him through a table. Zayn wasn’t able to compete. Zayn was replaced in the match by a returning Cesaro. AJ Styles got the win to become the #1 contender.
AJ gets emotional in the ring after RAW went off the air:
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AJ Styles was apparently at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta this morning, which had the north and south terminals evacuated after a suspicious package was found. According to AJC.com, an unattended bag in the south terminal had a “positive hit” from the K9 explosives team, although the bag was later cleared. Officials have not commented on the contents of the bag. Rumors of an active shooter at the airport proved to be false.
The terminals have re-opened, although the incident remains under investigation.
Styles posted these tweets today:
This preview for tonight’s Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness” features AJ Styles in a segment called Will WWE Talk about it? – Bullet Club & TNA
