AJ Styles Surprises with WWE Debut Secrecy

AJ Styles made a shocking debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble match, entering at #3 and lasting nearly half an hour before being eliminated by Kevin Owens.

What happened?

AJ Styles has spoken about his surprise that his WWE debut didn't leak ahead of time, despite not being a closely locked secret.

He had to attend a meeting at the Royal Rumble, and he flew into Tampa, Florida, instead of Orlando to avoid detection.

Why it matters for AJ Styles

This secrecy allowed AJ Styles to make a major impact on his debut, instantly becoming a key player in WWE and going on to have a Hall of Fame run.

AJ Styles won the WWE Championship twice, the WWE Intercontinental and United States Championships a combined four times, and the WWE Tag Team Championships twice with Omos and Dragon Lee.

What comes next?

AJ Styles' debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble match will always be remembered as a highlight of his career, and his ability to keep it a secret added to the surprise and excitement of the moment.

On the latest episode of 'The Phenomenally Retro Podcast', AJ Styles discussed his experience, saying 'I'm surprised it didn't get out. I knew it would, but it never did.'

He also praised the people he worked with, saying 'kudos to those guys who didn't say anything, you know? That's awesome.'

AJ Styles' WWE run has been highly successful, and his debut will always be remembered as a key moment in his career.

He has spoken highly of his time in WWE, and his ability to keep his debut a secret has become a notable part of his story.

The 2016 Royal Rumble match took place on January 24, 2016, and AJ Styles' debut was a major talking point of the event.

AJ Styles has had a long and successful career in WWE, and his debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble match was just the beginning.

He has gone on to achieve great things, and his surprise debut will always be remembered as a highlight of his career.