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AJ Styles' WWE Tag Team Title Run Inspired Dragon Lee to New Heights

2026-07-24 · AJ Styles · Player Focus

Dragon Lee has revealed how AJ Styles pushed him to new heights during their 2025 WWE Tag Team Title run. The Raw star shared on the Insight Podcast that working with the wrestling legend was instrumental in his career, calling Styles a mentor both in and out of the ring.

What happened during their title reign?

Lee and Styles won the World Tag Team Titles in October 2025, defeating Finn Balor and JD McDonagh from The Judgment Day. Their reign lasted nearly two months, but Lee said the partnership was more than just a championship run. He described Styles as a guiding force, both as a wrestler and a person.

'I learned from him in general,' Lee said. 'As a man, the way he is as a father, and when we became champions, that moment when we grabbed the titles... he just grabbed me and said, "Wake up, yes, we won."'

Why this partnership mattered for AJ Styles

The collaboration was significant for AJ Styles as well, as it marked one of his final in-ring moments before retirement. Lee expressed pride in being part of Styles' last matches, alongside John Cena's farewell bout.

'I feel honored to be part of his last matches,' Lee said. 'I’m proud of myself because if you don’t recognize yourself, who else will?'

What could have been: The scrapped 'Phenomenal Dragons' name

Lee revealed he pitched the team name 'Phenomenal Dragons' to WWE, inspired by Styles' nickname, 'The Phenomenal One'. He envisioned a logo featuring a dragon intertwined with Styles' signature design.

'We didn’t have enough time to create a name,' Lee said. 'I pitched this name, and I think it would have been so great-Phenomenal Dragons. But I didn’t realize that he wouldn’t have enough time, he would be retired.'

Key takeaways

  • AJ Styles and Dragon Lee won the WWE Tag Team Titles in October 2025.
  • Lee credits Styles for elevating his career during their short-lived partnership.
  • The duo considered the team name 'Phenomenal Dragons' but scrapped it due to Styles' retirement.
  • Lee was part of both AJ Styles' and John Cena's final WWE matches.

What’s next for Dragon Lee?

While Styles has retired, Lee continues to compete on Raw, carrying forward the lessons he learned from the wrestling veteran. He remains a rising star in WWE, with fans eager to see how his career progresses without his mentor by his side.

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