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For years we've been hearing that SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built, and it's certainly true. He was the heart and soul of the brand and was also the reason that SmackDown was the superior of the two WWE brands on most weeks!
But now AJ Styles' journey on brand blue is in the past and he's all set to make a name for himself on RAW. He arrived with a brand new look and made an instant impression with a big win in the main event. So, what does the future look like for AJ Styles?
Let me try and answer the question by picking out 5 potential dream feuds he could have as a member of the red brand. Be sure to share your thoughts and views in the comments section.
Who would you like to see him tussle with?
#5 Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn has been cutting some of the most passionate promos of his life on RAW, and rumors indicate that one of them may have even been unscripted, believe it or not. But there comes a time when a performer needs to shut up and square off in the wrestling ring. When that happens, Sami Zayn and AJ Styles could put on quite a clash.
Both men have come up through the independents and both men are known to be exemplary in-ring workers too. As it stands, AJ Styles is a beloved babyface whereas Sami Zayn is a heel who's disillusioned with the WWE Universe. The crowd will be electric if these two men are allowed to tell a story in the ring.
Zayn can finally emerge from the shadows of Kevin Owens and carve his own path. Styles and him could have a long, drawn-out feud.
#4 Rey Mysterio
It is a funny thing indeed that while both Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles came over from SmackDown, I'm in favor of them working together on RAW. And this is because both men are incredibly popular and a clash between them would be delightful for the WWE Universe. I wouldn't even mind a babyface vs. babyface feud, although WWE has always been traditionally averse to this.
Styles does not usually get to work with someone even smaller than he is, and it could lead to a variety of interesting situations. I'm guessing that much like the Orton vs. Styles feud, this is one program that does not need a Championship to be taken seriously. This feud would be a showcase of two artists displaying their craft.
If one of the two men has to go heel down the line, I'm guessing it will be AJ Styles and not Rey Mysterio. Mysterio is just too much of a babyface.
#3 Ricochet
I was fortunate enough to interact with Ricochet a few months ago when I asked him who his dream WrestleMania 35 opponent would be. Not surprisingly, one of the first names that he brought up was 'The Phenomenal One' AJ Styles.
I am perfectly aware that Ricochet is part of the tag team division at the moment, but from the looks of it, it is a tag team that's comprised of two strong singles players, unlike say two individuals with the same gimmick like The Authors of Pain. I can certainly see the team breaking up down the line and Ricochet going his own way.
For once, AJ Styles will not be the workhorse in the match because Ricochet can do things in the ring that even Styles perhaps cannot. I'm guessing that Styles has been an influence on Ricochet as a wrestler, growing up.
It could be the perfect old school vs. new school match!
#2 Andrade
Andrade is yet another WWE Superstar who came to RAW from SmackDown Live and I believe that this is a move to watch out for. You don't come in and pin the Intercontinental Champion right away unless the company is seriously invested in your work. If you saw a glimpse of his skill during his match with Finn Balor, trust me you've seen nothing yet.
The company is so invested in him that they've actually assigned a mouthpiece to him in the form of Zelina Vega. And this is an important thing to note because other superstars who've struggled on the microphone like Asuka haven't been nearly as fortunate. So, he's almost certain to have a feud with AJ Styles later during the year.
I believe that Styles and Andrade could even feud for the Universal Championship later this year. It all depends on how the company books both men through 2019.
#1 Seth Rollins
You all knew who would be in the number 1 spot already, didn't you? Even though we all cheered for AJ Styles when he teamed up with Seth Rollins, secretly we want the two men to battle it out for the Universal Championship.
One of the reasons why AJ Styles may have been brought to RAW from SmackDown Live as part of the Superstar Shake-Up could be to freshen up the Universal Championship picture with a series of exciting matches. Styles and Rollins have faced one another in the past, but a televised WWE match is a much bigger deal than their previous clash.
And yes, this is my dream list of opponents for AJ Styles on the red brand. Be sure to let me know your choices and whom you'd like to see him take on.
I've left out choices like Finn Balor and Apollo Crews because I don't know which brand they will end up on.
