AJ Styles reflects on early WWE developmental offer

[Oscar_38]

AJ Styles says he is not sure he would have continued wrestling if he had taken WWE's developmental offer back in 2002. His career path through TNA, Japan and the independents made him into a much more complete performer before he finally joined WWE. It is wild how one decision can change an entire wrestling legacy.
AJ Styles Isn't Sure He Would've Continued Wrestling If He Took WWE's Developmental Deal In 2002 - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News

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[CrimsonFury]

AJ taking the long road made him a legend.

[Seb83]

If he went to WWE early, he might never become the same performer.

[ECWAlex98]

TNA AJ was essential to modern wrestling history.

[WildManSteve40]

Sometimes the best career move is the harder path.

[Sega26]

That is pretty much it. Yeah been there.

Good stuff.