AJ Styles Reacts to WWE Draft: “I Thought I Was Going to RAW”
Phenomenal Transfer
On Night One of the 2023 WWE Draft, AJ Styles was surprisingly drafted to WWE SmackDown, a roster move that caught him off guard. Styles was widely expected to move to RAW, especially considering his rivalry with The Miz and Logan Paul. However, the WWE Universe was shocked when his name appeared on the blue brand’s roster.
Backstage Thoughts
WWE shared a backstage clip of Styles expressing his thoughts on his draft. “See there, I thought I was going to RAW,” Styles said. “But it seems they have to protect their champions. So we know what’s gonna happen at Backlash.” Styles’ comments suggest that he believes his draft to SmackDown was a strategic move by WWE to counter the threat he poses to the RAW Champion, The Miz.
Backlash Bound
Styles is scheduled to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Backlash: France. Styles earned his title shot by defeating LA Knight on the April 28th episode of SmackDown. It will be Styles’ first opportunity to win a world championship since losing the WWE Championship to Brock Lesnar in 2020.
Legendary Career
AJ Styles has had a remarkable career in WWE since joining the company in 2016. He is a two-time WWE Champion, a United States Champion, and a Raw Tag Team Champion. Styles has also headlined multiple pay-per-view events and has been praised for his in-ring skills and charismatic personality.
Rhodes’ Redemption
Cody Rhodes captured the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania XL by defeating Roman Reigns. It was a culmination of Rhodes’ long and arduous journey back to the top of the wrestling world. Rhodes had previously failed to win the title from Reigns at WrestleMania 39, but he succeeded in this year’s rematch.
A Clash of Giants
The upcoming match between Styles and Rhodes promises to be a dream clash between two of the most talented wrestlers in WWE. Styles is a seasoned veteran with years of experience at the highest level, while Rhodes is a rising star who has quickly established himself as one of the top performers in the company. The match has all the makings of a classic and could potentially steal the show at Backlash: France.
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