"I would've been livid if they did not embrace him" - Former TNA star talks about AJ Styles' WWE run
Former TNA star SoCal Val recently shared her thoughts about AJ Styles' successful run in WWE.
Styles previously rose to stardom throughout his career with TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. There, he became a Grand Slam champion and faced several legends like Sting, Kurt Angle, and Jeff Jarrett. He also had a successful run with New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
In 2016, The Phenomenal One made his way to WWE and had a stellar debut at Royal Rumble. Since then, Styles has thrived with the company as he is a WWE Grand Slam Champion.
In a new interview with Sportskeeda, former TNA star SoCal Val weighed in on his successful WWE run:
"I hoped that it was coming but I'll be honest I wasn't sure only in the sense that he's such a synonymous TNA/IMPACTWrestling guy... If they'd not accepted him or understood the sheer brilliance that is AJ Styles as a person, performer, in-ring competitor, and charismatic star that he is, I would've been livid if they did not embrace him like they did... Even when he comes out at WrestleManias, I still cry. I love AJ so much he has this older brother aspect. I love him and I love his family," said Val. (6:34 - 7:40)
Val's wishes came true as Styles became the face that runs the place in a matter of months. In the years that have passed, he has remained a top star with the company.
AJ Styles and Liv Morgan came up short aginst Judgment Day
The Judgment Day has been terrorizing the superstars of RAW since their arrival. The faction has become Styles' living nightmare as they have outnumbered him on several occasions. This week on RAW, the duo of The Phenomenal One and Liv Morgan took on Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley.
However, they were unable to keep up against Edge's stablemates, and they lost the bout. After this defeat, the duo were humiliated by the group once again as Edge and Priest used their Spear and Leg Sweep combo to take Styles down.
SPEAR. SPEAR. SPEAR.
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It will be interesting to see what The Pheomenal One does next as The Rated-R Superstar has offered him a spot in the group. Their feud continues to heat up, and it seems like they could collide again at Hell in a Cell.