The Phenomenal One prefers scouting and mentoring talent
Summary
– AJ Styles said he does not want to join WWE’s creative team
– Styles made it clear his focus is on what directly involves him and his current role
– He has been helping WWE scout and mentor talent after stepping away from the ring
AJ Styles may be helping WWE behind the scenes, but he has no interest in joining the company’s creative team.
While speaking on the Phenomenally Retro podcast, Styles said he does not follow broader storyline plans because that is not his job. He explained that his focus is only on what directly concerns him as AJ Styles.
Styles made it clear that he does not want to sit on any storyline committee or take on booking responsibilities. His comments separate his current scouting and mentoring work from WWE’s creative process.
The former WWE Champion has recently spoken about helping evaluate talent and spending time around WWE’s developmental system. He has also discussed what he looks for in future WWE Superstars, including athleticism, charisma, promo ability, wrestling skill, and passion.
Styles has found a role that keeps him connected to the business without putting him in charge of storylines. For now, he appears more interested in finding and helping talent than shaping weekly television.
The comments also make it clear that creative work was never the backstage path Styles wanted. He may be involved in WWE’s future, but not as part of the team writing it.
