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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 59 MIN

AJ Styles on a WWE Return, Zilla Fatu’s NXT Debut & Wrestling With His Sons

from The Phenomenally Retro Podcast · host Podcast Heat

AJ Styles has plenty to say about the future of WWE and whether his own in-ring career might really be finished. On this episode of The AJ Styles Show, AJ and Tony Giles break down Zilla Fatu’s huge NXT arrival, the rise of Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, why AJ believes LA Knight is ready to be world champion, Solo Sikoa showing a whole new side of his personality, and the young stars AJ believes could become the future of WWE. AJ also takes fans behind the scenes of his work at the WWE Performance Center, discusses training at Natalya and TJ Wilson’s Dungeon, and talks about his son Avery Styles continuing to develop as a professional wrestler. AJ addresses the recent controversy surrounding Avery and explains why he felt compelled to defend his son. Plus, AJ opens up about retirement and the possibility of wrestling again. Could he eventually return for a match alongside one of his sons? AJ explains why some days he feels like he could step right back into the ring, while other days remind him exactly why he retired. The guys also discuss WWE’s growing relationship with AAA, Penta, Chelsea Green, CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens, the future of NXT, WWE Evolve, Madden 27, retro gaming and much more. Subscribe to The AJ Styles Show for new episodes featuring WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles and Tony Giles talking wrestling, gaming, life after retirement and everything happening across the wrestling world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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