The WWE Hall Of Famer Who Says They Helped AJ Styles Throughout His Career

AJ Styles, renowned for his illustrious career in the WWE, first left an indelible mark on the wrestling world through his tenure with TNA Wrestling. Over 12 years, Styles etched his name in the annals of TNA, engaging in memorable rivalries with wrestling luminaries like Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels, and Booker T. Notably, he defeated Booker T to claim the prestigious title of the second-ever TNA Legends Champion.

In an interview with SHAK Wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T reminisced about his feud with Styles during their time in TNA. He fondly recalled their initial encounter in the early 2000s as part of the WCW roster, highlighting Styles’ immense talent and expressing his desire to support Styles’ growth. Booker T emphasised witnessing Styles’ evolution from his early days at the end of the WCW era to his remarkable development as a well-rounded performer.

I had a great time trying to help AJ Styles in a few different ways. He’s so talented. I can’t tell him anything about his wrestling, but for me, I was there for AJ in TNA. I wanted to see the growth of AJ Styles.

Booker’s sentiments reflect not only his respect for Styles’ abilities but also his admiration for Styles’ journey from a young wrestler at the end of the WCW era to the accomplished performer he is today.

I actually got a chance to see AJ Styles as a little bitty kid at the end of the WCW run. So I saw that kid grinding for so long, and then to see him now, to see the man that he has grown into.

Their paths crossed again in WWE, where Styles ascended as a formidable in-ring competitor while Booker transitioned into diverse non-wrestling roles, including that of a commentator and pre-show panellist.

What Did AJ Styles Say About WWE’s Previous Approach To Main Roster Call-Ups?

AJ Styles said that a lot of WWE’s main roster call-ups before Triple H took over the creative ruined people’s lives. Styles praised Triple H for his approach to handling main roster call-ups for NXT while stating that before the WWE didn’t give talent enough time to develop in NXT.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com