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AJ Styles Explains Why His Son Avery Isn’t Ready for WWE

2026-07-27 · AJ Styles · Player Focus

WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles recently shared his thoughts on his son Avery Styles’s pro wrestling debut and why he believes Avery isn’t ready for WWE. Avery made his in-ring debut on June 26, 2026, defeating Ashton Martin at a Squared Circle Action event in Royston, Georgia. During an appearance on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast, Styles emphasized the importance of storytelling and pacing over flashy moves.

What Did AJ Styles Say About His Son’s WWE Readiness?

Styles explained that WWE looks for wrestlers who can tell a story and slow down, rather than just perform high-flying moves. “My job is to make him ready and teach him the little things that we want to see as coaches,” he said. Styles admitted that even he had to learn these skills early in his career, and he wants Avery to focus on the fundamentals before pursuing a WWE tryout.

Why Doesn’t AJ Styles Want Avery to Be the Next AJ Styles?

Styles made it clear that he doesn’t want Avery to simply copy his style. “You have to be you. You have to be Avery Styles. You have to be different,” he said. Styles even suggested that if Avery wasn’t listening to his advice, he should train with someone else. Despite this, Styles was proud of Avery’s debut, noting that Avery performed far better in his first match than Styles did in his own debut.

What’s Next for Avery Styles?

Styles believes Avery has potential but needs to work on pacing and storytelling. “It’s a young disease that most wrestlers have. They rush through everything,” he said. Styles hopes that Avery will eventually get a WWE tryout but only when he’s fully prepared.

Key Takeaways

  • Avery Styles made his pro wrestling debut on June 26, 2026, defeating Ashton Martin.
  • AJ Styles emphasized the importance of storytelling and pacing over high-flying moves.
  • Styles doesn’t want Avery to be the next AJ Styles but to develop his own unique style.
  • Avery performed better in his debut than Styles did in his first match, but there’s still room for improvement.

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