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AJ Styles Would Have Lost To Shawn Michaels, But Questions Who The Match Would Benefit
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AI Story Summary
What happened?
AJ Styles discussed the long-rumored dream match with Shawn Michaels and said the timing of their careers kept it from happening in WWE. Styles acknowledged he would have been willing to lose to Michaels, but questioned what purpose the match would have served or who it would have benefited.
Key Takeaways
- AJ Styles reflected on a potential match with Shawn Michaels during a podcast appearance.
- Styles said the match was never realistic in WWE because Michaels had already been retired for several years when Styles arrived.
- Styles indicated he would have lost to Michaels if the match had taken place.
- He also questioned whether the match would have meaningfully benefited either performer or the business.
AI Timeline
Michaels retires
Shawn Michaels was already retired before AJ Styles joined WWE.
Styles joins WWE
AJ Styles arrived in WWE after the window for a match with Michaels had largely passed.
Dream match discussed
Fans and media continued to discuss Styles vs. Michaels as a potential dream match.
Styles comments
Styles said he would have lost to Michaels but questioned who the match would have benefited.
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Sources Covering This Story
WrestleZone
Timeline
Jul 1, 11:00 PM
WrestleZone
AJ Styles has opened up about the long-discussed dream match with Shawn Michaels. Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles reflected on how the timing of their careers ultimately prevented it from ever happening. Styles joined WWE at a time when Michaels had already been retired for several years, making the matchup impossible during their […] The post AJ Styles Would Have Lost To Shawn Michaels, But Questions Who The Match Would Benefit appeared first on Wrestlezone.