AJ Styles on His New WWE Role, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker & the Future of NXT

AJ Styles is embracing a new chapter of his WWE career, and this week on The AJ Styles Show, he takes Tony Giles behind the scenes of his work coaching, producing and helping develop WWE's next generation of stars. AJ talks about his recent work with NXT and Evolve, what he's learning as a coach and why he gets so much satisfaction from helping younger wrestlers improve. He also breaks down the difference between wrestlers who come through the independent scene and athletes transitioning into WWE from college sports. Plus, AJ gives his thoughts on Roman Reigns and how much he's evolved since their memorable rivalry in 2016, the enormous potential of Bron Breakker, the rise of WWE's next generation, Rey Mysterio's incredible longevity and the surprising news surrounding Ilja Dragunov. AJ also looks back at his own journey through WCW and TNA, explains why the independent wrestling scene helped make him such a versatile performer and discusses what might have happened if WCW had never gone out of business. Then the conversation turns to gaming as AJ talks Madden 27, College Football 27, his latest gaming headaches, retro game collecting, Silent Hill, Castlevania and why his PlayStation is basically collecting dust. Also on this episode:• AJ's transition from wrestler to coach and producer• Working with WWE's young NXT talent• Why Roman Reigns is different today than in 2016• The future of Bron Breakker• Rey Mysterio's remarkable longevity• AJ's reaction to the Ilja Dragunov news• What makes a great professional wrestler• AJ's WCW and TNA "what ifs"• The physical demands of training for WWE• Dave Bautista as Kratos• Madden, College Football and retro gaming• Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam 1993 Subscribe to The AJ Styles Show for new episodes with WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles and Tony Giles as they talk wrestling, gaming, AJ's career and life beyond the ring. #AJStyles #WWE #NXT #RomanReigns #BronBreakker #Wrestling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices