Listening to AJ Styles speak post-TNA has often been fascinating. It's become more and more obvious that the man wasn't always enamoured with what he was tasked with doing in the company. Most notably, Styles hated the way the whole Claire Lynch angle worked out, hilariously stating that the actress playing Lynch wasn't attractive enough. That entire storyline is noted as one of the worst TNA have ever written, something that's hard to disagree with. It didn't connect with the audience, which is something any angle aspiring to be successful must - at least - achieve. Similarly, TNA decided they wanted to effectively turn Styles into a modern-day version of Ric Flair in 2010. Managed by the 'Nature Boy' himself, AJ never looked comfortable in the role. Since, he has remarked that he wasn't, but still maintains great respect for Flair. It's unlikely that Styles would be able to be quite as outspoken in the WWE system, because he will be expected to do what he's told. Even so, it's interesting that he isn't willing to blindly look back on everything in his career with rose-tinted glasses.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
