AJ Styles has been going through some major changes over the last few months as he retired from in-ring competition when he was defeated by Gunther at the Royal Rumble. Even though he’s no longer an in-ring competitor, Styles is still very much involved with the wrestling business.
While talking about his new role with WWE on the Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles explained that he’s been going to independent shows and scouring the internet looking for talent that stands out.
“I’ve been going to indie shows and checking those out, just seeing what everyone has to offer and stuff like that. I’m scouring the internet for something that sticks out. If you want to send me that stuff, fine, go ahead, I’d love to see it. So yeah, I’m trying to check out talent and see how much talent is out there.”
“I know what it’s like to be on the indies and having a job. Traveling on the indies, sometimes it’s hard to get things that you need. And so, if they are as desperate as I was to make it in the wrestling business, then I’d love to see them before anybody else snags them up. That’s the way it is. And hopefully, I’m able to see talent before it’s developed.”