2018's Best-of-the-Best: Top 7 WWE Superstars from the first-half of 2018

#2 AJ Styles

The Phenomenal One

AJ Styles was that one big fish in the sea that many of us, including this writer, never imagined we would see him signing a WWE contract.

Afterall, for nearly two decades prior to coming to the company, AJ had amassed a hall of fame worthy career while working for all of the big promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling, TNA Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor, just to name a few.

AJ could have gone the rest of his career without ever signing a WWE contract, and he would have still been thought of as one of the all-time greats, especially of this era.

But, for AJ, it wasn't about accolades or Championship reigns. It was about finishing a job and he knew that in order for the chapters to line-up perfectly in his life's book, he would need to sign with the WWE.

On January 24, 2016, just 4 days after signing his contract, The Phenomenal One made his debut as the third entrant at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

While there was some mild speculation in the air, no one truly expected to see Styles emerging on the entrance stage for The Royal Rumble.

Since arriving, Styles has been pure money. AJ Styles quickly came in and made it known that he was there to not only succeed for himself, but he also wanted to help others better themselves as well.

Most WWE Superstars view AJ as a leader in the locker room and he has proven to be worthy of that title.