AJ Styles & Chris Van Vliet Break Down SummerSlam 2026, Brock Lesnar's Retirement & WWE's Biggest Returns

On this episode of The AJ Styles Show, AJ Styles and Tony Giles welcome one of wrestling's most respected interviewers, Chris Van Vliet, for an entertaining conversation covering everything happening in the world of WWE and beyond. The trio dives deep into SummerSlam 2026, breaking down their favorite matches, the emotional performances from Nick Aldis and Gunther, Chad Gable's long-awaited Intercontinental Championship victory, Chelsea Green's unforgettable ladder match win, and the surprise returns of Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and Big Cass. They also discuss Brock Lesnar's retirement comments, the future of Julia, and what fans can expect from WWE moving forward. Chris also shares stories from his incredible career, interviewing everyone from Hollywood's biggest stars to the legends of professional wrestling, while AJ opens up about coaching talent at the WWE Performance Center, what he enjoys about mentoring the next generation, and whether a future return to the ring alongside his sons could ever happen. Plus, AJ and Chris reminisce about classic wrestling video games, favorite Canadian wrestlers, memorable interviews, and the passion that keeps lifelong wrestling fans coming back for more. If you're a fan of AJ Styles, Chris Van Vliet, WWE, NXT, and behind-the-scenes wrestling conversations, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices