AJ Styles, a veteran of professional wrestling, is closing his final chapter in WWE career. During his recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, the 48-year old made it clear that he won’t be competing inside the ring at age 50. It gives a clear idea that he is likely to retire in two years.
In all these years, he has entertained audiences with his in-ring performance and exceptional wrestling style. His feud with top superstars boosted his profile and WWE is surely looking forward to making it a memorable moment for Styles fans by indulging him in an interesting storyline. In this article we will discuss the most probable opponents competing against the Phenomenal One during this period.
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1. Finn Balor
Finn Balor is one of the most talented wrestlers in WWE today. Styles and Balor were former leaders of Bullet Club and showcased exceptional chemistry in the ring. Booking both of them can be framed as the battle of former Bullet Club members. WWE can book them in an interesting way, by grouping them in a tag team and highlighting their Bullet Club background. They can have a feud with The Judgment Day.
The creative team can also have them face each other in singles action. The history they have and the kind of in ring chemistry they share helps for a compelling storyline.
2. Bron Breakker
In recent times, WWE is pushing Bron Breakker on Monday Night RAW. He could be a superstar the creative team can book in opposite of AJ Styles. With his athleticism he quickly established himself as a key player in NXT and upon his main roster debut made an impact on the red brand. He is currently holiding the Intercontinental championship and featuring him opposite to AJ Styles will boost his image and fans attention.
Breakker is a young talent and winning over seasoned players will help him to solidify his image value in the company. Featuring both these athletes in the next storyline could be a passing the torch moment same as John Cena featuring alongside Cody Rhodes. It will push the popularity of Breakker among the fans and help his smooth transition to the main event scene.
3. Someone from TNA (Impact Wrestling)
Before joining the WWE AJ Styles had a wrestling career in TNA/Impact Wrestling. Like WWE promoting, NXT players could feature TNA players against AJ Styles. Not only will it improve TNA branding but also a nostalgia moment for AJ Styles. Featurning Joe Hendry could ignite a World Title feud or he could go with stars like Moose, Josh Alexander or Eddie Edwards who could be an exciting challenger to watch.
Alexander is former two-time TNA World Champion and Edwards is known for his wrestling style in Impact Wrestling. Featuring one of these options and setting such a match will push TNA superstars and will acknowledge his contributions in WWE history.
4. Logan Paul
WWE can book a high profile match for AJ Styles by booking Logan Paul opposite the Phenomenal One. From the past years Paul was featured in many headlining matches and main events. In the past years, the social media star proved himself as a strong contender to compete against top players and WWE can book him due to his heel persona and athleticism. Featuring both in the storyline could involve elements of entertainment mixed with athleticism, appealing to both wrestling fans and casual viewers alike.
5. Someone from NXT
Possibly WWE could think to feature someone from NXT and give a push to the rising players as well as improve the NXT branding. NXT is full of talentful wrestlers like Trick Williams, Oba Femi who are both gaining traction within the brand. This will be a learning experience for the young superstars and it will also help them have a smooth journey in the WWE roster.
In summary, these five options—Finn Balor, Bron Breakker, someone from TNA (like Samoa Joe), Logan Paul, and another talent from NXT—give us a couple of possible reasons to be featured in AJ Styles’ final chapter in WWE. Still WWE didn’t announce or hint about this new arc of the storyline but WWE could go with any of these superstars with the interesting storyline that not only gives a cementing legacy to AJ Styles but also an opportunity for other brands to rise and showcase their ability.
Vijay Suyal 
Reddaveni Saisneha