Wwe News Current Champion Almost Had To Change His Name

In an interview with ESPN.com, Styles revealed that it was a massive AJ Styles tattoo that allowed him to keep his name. I thank NoDQ for the quote.

In case you didn’t know…

AJ Styles is considered by many, to be the best in-ring worker of this generation. He earned his stripes in TNA and NJPW before arriving in the WWE.

Styles became one of the fastest champions in the history of the company, winning his first championship only months after his debut at the Royal Rumble match. Since then, he’s gone on to become the face of the SmackDown Live brand. He is the current WWE Champion.

The heart of the matter

Styles revealed how, during his initial conversations with Triple H, he was told he may have to change his name:

He went on to reveal why it all worked out for the best:

What’s next?

AJ Styles goes up against a man he’s faced many times in TNA, Samoa Joe this weekend. Be sure to catch all the action, this weekend. We will be sure to bring you the latest news, as it happens!

Do you think Styles would have been as cool under a different name? Let us know in the comments.

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