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Not only has AJ Styles shared the squared circle with some of the best wrestlers on planet earth, but The Phenomenal One has also associated himself with some of the greatest factions.
A former member of The Angle Alliance, Fortune and La Legion Extranjera, AJ Styles was arguably most popular for his time as a member of the Bullet Club in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Before signing with WWE in 2016, AJ Styles competed in The Land of the Rising Sun for two years. As much as he hates to call himself the "leader" of Bullet Club, there is no doubt Styles was clearly the front-runner of the group during his span in NJPW.
After he arrived in WWE, AJ Styles was keen on forming his very own version of Bullet Club. Together with former stablemates Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, who were also picked up by WWE at the same time, the trio came up with the concept of The Club.
Throughout its course, The Club, later known as The OC, had its fair share of ups and downs. During their final run in the company, the trio of Styles, Anderson and Gallows all held championship gold while representing the only club that mattered.
However, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, WWE was forced to let go of some of their biggest names from the roster. By mid-April, merely a few days after headlining Night One of WrestleMania 36, the duo of Anderson and Gallows were released.
Hence, The Club was brought to an end and while AJ Styles is currently enjoying a solo run on SmackDown, he remains open to the concept of forming a newer version of the group.
During one of his latest Twitch streams, AJ Styles mentioned that he would put both Finn Balor and Adam Cole in his WWE version of the Bullet Club. But, with Anderson and Gallows not being in WWE anymore, it remains tough for the former WWE Champion to throw in any other Superstars into the mix.
This articl3 has listed the five WWE Superstars whom AJ Styles could align himself with if he creates a newer version of The Club. Without any further ado, let's get to it.
#5. Isaiah 'Swerve' Scott aligns with AJ Styles as the group's Cruiserweight
Isiah Scott is undoubtedly an outstanding wrestler and one of the best in WWE at the moment. Currently, Scott is enjoying a run in NXT and is also gunning for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship amidst a feud against Santos Escobar.
On the main roster though, it could be a different story for the former Shane Strickland. Throughout the past few years, the WWE Universe has seen several top talented cruiserweight stars struggle on the main roster. Even to date, the likes of Ricochet, Mustafa Ali and Humberto Carrillo haven't exactly found the success they were hoping for in the company.
With that being said, it could be a different scenario for Isaiah Scott. Aligning himself with AJ Styles would be beneficial for the former and Scott could find his rhythm in a similar manner Cedric Alexander did with The Hurt Business.
#4. The Usos pull off a swerve and join AJ Styles
Over the years, the Bullet Club has seen the inclusion of some of the most notable names in the world of professional wrestling. AJ Styles, for one, was also fortunate enough to share the stage with some of the finest men, in what many also consider was the best incarnation of Bullet Club.
During his time in the group, Styles had the likes of Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga, Karl Anderson and The Young Bucks dominating the New Japan scene with him.
Much like former leader Finn Balor, the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion also formed a sensational trio with Matt and Nick Jackson. The three men put together some of the finest six-man tag matches at Ring of Honor.
Speaking of The Young Bucks, it could very well be said that The Usos are the only tag team in the business who could replicate what they did for Bullet Club over the years.
Stylistically, both tag teams are almost similar inside the squared circle. If AJ Styles is indeed looking for a newer version of The OC, he should definitely turn to The Usos and recruit them as his primary tag team.
#3. Dabba Kato could be AJ Styles' newest Underboss
By this point, all readers have possibly gotten an idea of what AJ Styles' goal for his newer version of Bullet Club should be like. In his second attempt with The OC, The Phenomenal One should focus on portraying the original Bullet Club. That would mean Styles also needs an underboss for the group.
That role can be fulfilled by NXT sensation Dabba Kato, who has been on a terrific run in RAW Underground in recent weeks. It could very well be said that Kato almost ticks all the boxes to match Bullet Club's one and only underboss, Bad Luck Fale.
Fale is one of the original Bullet Club members. As a matter of fact, it was him and Finn Balor who started the whole group back in 2013. Standing at six-foot-four, Fale has quite the intimidating figure and is one of the primary members of the BC. Similarly, Kato, who is six-foot-nine, could be the muscles of AJ Styles' new OC and carry Balor on his shoulders, as well.
Speaking of which...
#2. Finn Balor and AJ Styles would be an unstoppable duo
Finn Balor and AJ Styles have had a few crossovers against each other in WWE, however, the two men have competed against one another on just one solitary occasion. In a match that lacked a proper build and storyline, both men lived-up to all the hype and delivered an instant classic.
Now imagine the possibilities if WWE actually decides to put both men in a faction and the number of incredible storylines that WWE could generate from it.
Throughout the long-coveted history of Bullet Club, the faction has always consisted of two major figureheads in the group. AJ Styles had Kenny Omega alongside him and Omega had Cody Rhodes and Adam Cole during his time. Currently, Jay White has both EVIL and KENTA in Bullet Club. All three of whom are IWGP Heavyweight Title contenders.
Similarly, AJ Styles and Balor would also have to co-exist alongside each other and work sharply if they hope to turn their faction into something legendary.
#1. Samoa Joe's long history with AJ Styles would lead to the perfect addition
During AJ Styles' time in Bullet Club, The Phenomenal One didn't do much talking and that department was mostly taken care by tag team specialist Karl Anderson. The Machine Gun was already a popular figure in Japan and being a member of BC since its initial days also added a lot to his resume. Hence, the former IWGP Tag Team Champion was able to connect with the Japanese audience better than Styles ever could.
That is probably the reason why NJPW decided to have Anderson as the promo guy for Bullet Club mostly. AJ Styles did all the talking in the ring and also ended up winning the IWGP Heavyweight Title on two occasions. In similar fashion, Samoa Joe could align himself with The Phenomenal One in WWE, especially given the long history between the two former TNA veterans.
Not only would Joe be an outstanding addition to the group, but he could easily adapt to his role as the promo guy of the faction. That's something that MVP has been doing for The Hurt Business lately.
Agree with the options on this list? Let us know below in the comments who you would like to see in WWE's version of Bullet Club.
