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AJ Styles is one of the best professional wrestlers in the world. He is arguably the best wrestler WWE has to offer at the moment. Although the Phenomenal One is in his 40s, he is still one of the most hardworking superstars in the WWE roster. Before he decides to hang up his boots, here are 5 WWE superstars we think he must face.
Please note that this list may contain match-ups that happened outside WWE. Also, these are all singles matches. So any potential matches for The Club (Styles, Anderson and Gallows) are not included in the list.
#5 AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan
Yes, Daniel Bryan faced AJ Styles after returning from his injury on an episode of Smackdown Live. However, the match resulted in a No-Contest when Shinsuke Nakamura interfered.
AJ Styles is set to defend his WWE championship against Samoa Joe at Hell in a Cell and the Super Show Down at Australia. Also, Daniel Bryan will face The Miz in a number one contender match in Australia. If AJ were to retain against Joe and Bryan wins his bout against The Miz, we could soon see this dream match in a WWE ring.
#4 AJ Styles vs. Drew Mcintyre
After being fired by WWE in 2014, Drew McIntyre entered the indies and reinvented himself. He has been on fire ever since and WWE had no choice but to hire him back in 2017. He has evolved into a physical beast.
Drew and Styles are really talented professional wrestlers who have never crossed their paths. Now that both of them are in WWE, they must have a face off. It would be a high paced match characterised by strength and agility.
#3 AJ Styles vs. Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio's WWE return is imminent. He appeared twice in WWE this year - first at the Royal Rumble in January, then at the Greatest Royal Rumble in April. Rey is all set to return and is currently waiting for his return date.
Imagine all the fast-paced, high flying action if these two are pitted against each other.
#2 AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins
Styles and Rollins are arguably the guys who carry their respective brands. A match between these two tremendous athletes has been heavily rumored ever since Rollins made his return from his injury in 2016. However, during the brand split in 2016, these two were drafted into different brands. Although they faced off in the traditional Survivor Series 5 on 5 tag match, a singles match between these two should happen.
On numerous occasions, Rollins said he wanted to face Styles.
#1 AJ Styles vs. Shawn Michaels
You knew this was coming. AJ Styles and Shawn Michaels. Probably the greatest wrestlers of their respective generations.
Ever since WWE teased a Shawn Michaels return in the latest episode of RAW, dirt sheets have started reporting that this match might happen if The Showstopper decides to lace up his boots again.
According to Brad Shepard of Barnburner Radio’s Fired Up podcast, WWE is currently planning to get Shawn Michaels out of his retirement and one match they want the Heart Break Kid to work is with AJ Styles.
