AJ Styles - Southpaw, Daniel Bryan, NJPW, etc - Sam Roberts

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Sam Roberts talks to AJ Styles, on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, Live at Madison Square Garden in NYC, about becoming a true WWE Superstar, working with shane McMahon, his relationship with daniel Bryan, Southpaw Regional Wrestling, and more.
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[@bossdon_arita773]

AJ Styles will always be one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step in a wrestling ring in any promotion. A future WWE Hall of Famer for sure.

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

Agreed. not just top 20 greatest performers, in terms of performers he's top 3 greatest of all time, arguably number one. overall, I say he's top 20 easy, maybe top 15. he's earned that. he found his storytelling and psychology late tna, his charisma and 5 star match quality in new japan, his promos, character and just general niche as a heel, in wwe, and is one of the company's biggest stars.

[@atrociousconsequences4432]

Is that a Mike Tyson t-shirt ? If so then he is disqualified for the WWE HoF.

[@namesurname7172]

Rodycaz Yuck.

[@pocketaces5258]

Rodycaz Roman Reigns LOL

[@pocketaces5258]

TRIGGERED MUCH BITCH LOL

[@anything4love485]

AJ Styles truly is the face that runs the place. He's an amazing wrestler, pretty good at the mic, amazing face and terrific heel AND he's also a grounded, nice and geniune person. I hope we get to see him as a Wrestlemania main event one of these days.

[@DARTHRELIC]

Aj needs to main event Wrestlemania. Atleast once!!

[@justjayla7353]

itsbrimbram it takes time and he will

[@anthony10antoniou]

Can't see it happening. Aj nak will prove b semi n riman cena main event. Year after Hogg lets do Roman Brock again etc

[@CrothaTheCrobatman]

An10ny A I can see it happening. Vince likes AJ Styles and knows how good he is . I can see him main eventing WrestleMania. Maybe probably against Roman again? Or Nakamura? He will definitely main event sooner or later.

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

Vince liked AJ enough to put the wwe title on him. he liked him enough to put him in a top feud with roman straight after reigns won the title, where he won vince over with his two back to back matches with roman. he liked aj enough to put him in there against shane , his own flesh and blood, as the OPENING match at mania. vince likes aj enough to put him in the main event one day. it will happen. whether it's a triple threat or one on one, it'll happen mainly because you can't put reigns and cena or brock in the main event every year. and AJ isn't cm punk(even though punk should have got his mania main event) AJ is better than punk, and is actually too good not to be put in the main event. it'll happen. one day. i could see him winning a rumble to.

[@sunstyle52]

@@ISetYourFaceOnFire Vince like cm punk enough to put the title on him. And Seamus enough to put the world title on him. Neither of those guys mainevented wrestlemania. Hell even if the miz mainevented. It wasn't even about him winning. Vince had the rock steal that spot light to set up rock cena match at the next wrestlemania

[@samborajovigirl]

One of the most knowledgeable and most humble guys ever.

[@Londonguy1987_]

Aj vs Neville Aj vs Rollins Aj vs Joe Aj vs Cesaro Aj vs Balor Aj vs Orton Aj vs Rock / Lesnar / Triple H (at wrestlemania) Aj vs Adam Cole (when he comes up from NXT) Aj vs Daniel Bryan (if / when WWE let him wrestle again) Aj vs Strowman? AJ vs a damn broom

[@gadz0oks655]

Aj vs Strowman would be a bit awkward. 1. beause of the height differnce, styles is relativitly small and Braun is huge. 2. Aj wouldnt be able to do a styles clash.

[@Manamanoo]

Those are the reasons why it could be great.

[@gadz0oks655]

Makes sense :)

[@drakemendez8345]

(ಠ_ಠ) you can forget about the Aj vs Daniel and the Aj vs Neville, those matches won't happen.

[@TheWebmasterJL1]

(ಠ_ಠ) AJ vs Charlotte AJ vs Dana Brooke AJ vs Alexis Bliss LET HIM FUCK THEM BITCHES!!!

[@XxShadowGTxX]

I can't forget about AJ's history, it's what made him great and what he's doing now is what makes him great. I can proudly say I've been a fan of his for 13 years since I started watching TNA in 2004.

[@nachogonzaga603]

Styles is such a Humble guy, damn.

[@duckrutt]

On the one hand, I'm down with AJ's comment of hold your horses, we'll get there. On the other hand how many times has the WWE dropped the ball on the road to get there. I don't like being on team give it to me now but I've been burned too many times on team I can wait.

[@veganchoicesareaneasywayto3584]

Yeah it's a tough one. There are times when waiting is the right thing to do, but there are documented tragedies - Daniel Bryan comes to mind. They shouldn't have put him on hold for so long, he could have been THE biggest star of this generation but spent his prime on the mid-card, just waiting for a run that never materialised.

[@SuperThegreatone23]

Veganism is a moral imperative Daniel Bryan is as bland as they come. He will never be as great as the Rock Hogan Cena or Stone Cold.

[@kama40]

dude rock Hogan cena and stone cold can be just as bland as you say bryan is, and great is different to everyone just because he isn't great to you doesn't mean he isn't great to others, I'm not a very big fan of bryan but he's better than great in the ring, on the mic debatable

[@JuanFlores-rg2pu]

Aj Styles has been the best wrestler in the world since he debut in TNA I don't understand why wwe fans can give him the love and respect that he deserves I don't care if he is a face or heel he will give u a a performance like no other wrestler

[@hankseulcontretous]

That guy is just pure passion and real interesting to listen to. Hope he comes out with an autobiography when he retires cause he's got a great vision of the business.

[@theburnleylad3532]

Aj is so entertaining man. Idk what it is about him but he truly is one of a kind. Has so much knowledge on wrestling and it’s awesome to hear. Great interview.

[@343RJ343]

what a guy. awseome talk about bullying too, so good for his age. HE RUNS THE PLACE.

[@akbaralam8683]

What a humble guy... one of best

[@kshitijkotnis5014]

24:30 "And he retired" this didn't age well...

[@ownedweezybaby]

Favorite wrestler in the world

[@SuperThegreatone23]

Ever since Eddie Guerrero passed away AJ has been my favorite wrestler😊

[@pegasus3684]

The hair and beard really makes him stand out. Upgrade from no beard and short hair tna Aj

[@SpeedChamp467]

nah shaving his face WAS one of the things that made him stand out in TNA. Especially by around the time he left TNA I think he might have been the only guy in the whole company with a shaved face.

[@retardedvaxxedliberal]

Honestly, TNA AJ Styles was better than Smackdown AJ Styles.

[@billyd3346]

A.J. is top ten g.o.a.t.

[@Mizzlovilyn]

At 12:21 he is talking about Enzo Amore Lmfao

[@HankKill93]

He reminds me of Shawn Michaels skill set wise. but AJ is much nicer and down to earth.

[@andywcsy]

ultimate super savage you mom is trash

[@abh1jeet708]

Shawn after 2003.. Most down to earth and nice guy

[@tvgebt7869]

Abhhijeet choubey Shawn is still a piece of shit he just hides it better.....

[@abh1jeet708]

TVG EBT looks like you hate him.... Good

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Captain Lou said it best:"Only two things are Real in this business, the Money & the Miles"

[@dyzzee7861]

Member when aj looked like an extra for blue mountain state

[@ShinRyojin]

carne asuhh dude haha he did! Short spiky hair, seashell choker, and sleeveless shirt.

[@higler.]

It's good he was amazing even back then, because he looked like and had the charisma of a brain dead jock.

[@bobbyrowe9147]

Hahahaha

[@ttaayylloorrmmtt]

Hahaha, with his little pooka necklace. Yeah, I could picture it

[@chrisj8642]

Dude aj's forearms are huge compared to sam

[@burhanahmed6239]

chris Joseph phenomenal forearm💯.

[@chrisdub846]

90% of adult males have bigger forearms than Sam

[@RK-zf1jm]

Yeah because AJ is an Athlete and Sam is wrestling geek

[@mskhan263]

so what aj is a beast

[@ttaayylloorrmmtt]

Well, Sam is also naturally a very skinny dude.

[@AngelGonzalez-nx3dd]

Aj looks huge

[@1236Wrestling]

Great Interview Sam, you and AJ play off eachother very well and I'm looking forward to the next one

[@RaytheGrayt]

That podcast AJ is talking about is the Don Tony and Kevin Castle show lol. They're good dudes. They have given AJ a hard time before, but has done a complete 180 on him.

[@sandeeppalla004]

It's such a joy to listen to this man talk.Plain, Simple, Wise and has such a wonderful take on life; be it his art or his time away from work. Truly Phenomenal!

[@LoboLocoX]

CM Punk should listen to this interview and stop just thinking about himself

[@FrezzEraa]

Lucid Dreamer go watch wrestlelamea channel they will explain his situation better he had a good reason to have his attitude after hearing the bull he went through

[@Cabaret43]

No Vince and Roman need to listen to this...Vince especially.

[@TheWebmasterJL1]

Lucid Dreamer CM Punk should clip his ballsack!!!

[@codyknight3363]

TheWebmasterJL1 such a weird person.

[@SuperKeith00]

Scott Trotter I think he did because AJ STYLES is WWE Champion.

[@jamiewiesner7351]

I think the thing that no other wrestling company except for WWE can have shows in MSG is messed up.

[@SuperThegreatone23]

Jamie Wiesner even more dumb when you actually realize they dont host any more ppv or television shows at MSG.

[@DasLinks]

Jairo Bobadilla thats because all televised shows in MSG require union employees which costs WWE a lot of money.

[@marvingamezjr4111]

Jamie Wiesner I think its awesome. Has a real old school wrestling feel to it. Vince has his own parking spot there, pretty awesome.

[@edmorrison8271]

i read somewhere that vince told MSG that he doesnt want any promotion in MSG

[@dsword456]

Agreed, #monopolysucks...

[@alexderby7701]

I'm still waiting on lethal leap year...

[@bluetooth5562]

SUSAN?!

[@TDC442]

AJ the best to ever lace them up!!

[@jayf4183]

aj seems down to earth

[@haqzuk]

daniel bryan 30:30

[@kingaqua908]

haqzuk Thanks

[@xxxx-xs5vr]

i love aj the goat

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

Get the title off of jinder and put it back on AJ. or just someone other than mahal. the second aj lost the title to cena at the rumble. smackdown started slowly going downhill.

[@FrankaDankus327]

ISetYourFaceOnFire so true

[@AndrewZaidan1997]

You predicted the future haha

[@deepfried13]

Is this the night he wins the US Title?

[@Dee___Jayyyy]

I prefer these one on ones then having the wrestling guests in the studio. Guys like jim are just too uneducated on the business and the state of wrestling today.

[@culturevulture2850]

Everyone wants Aj vs Nakamura But I rather have aj vs Finn or aj vs Seth

[@rollins1212]

finn aj is a feud that has such a passive building that its killing me, the whole bullet club behind them, there is so much to it

[@TheWebmasterJL1]

Culture Vulture What about AJ vs Alexa Bliss in a fuck match???

[@TimmyShagpile]

"You can't always be on top". Someone show this to CM Phil Brooks.

[@SuperThegreatone23]

Timothy JB Punk understood this he even mentioned in his shoot interview that Bryan was the one who deserved to main event WM 30.

[@edmorrison8271]

He mentioned before that he wants somebody from nxt I believe it was big e to be his next feud

[@hutaocleookitavoidshiki1470]

Timothy JB to be honest he had two chances main event wrestlemaina both were canned though.

[@sligen]

Kyle Razo He got pushed down because of Rock v Cena. Then they had him drop the belt to Rock. to only do Rock v Cena AGAIN! Giving the belt to Cena which no one wanted.

[@MsEnter10]

Dilay Aydoğdu u fool. Cena is the most humble unlike ur cry baby punk who just is jealous. The company wants cena n he obliges. Best for wwe business dat moron punk left the company. He had become a big liability for wwe.

[@DonRambo6661]

Shinsuke Nakamura vs AJ Styles Wrestlemania 34

[@chikowashere]

Well he should be Wwe champion again right now. Actually looking back I'd rather that he didn't lose it in the first place. Cena only had it for a stat, Bray finally won it but not for long at all, then Orton had it and no one really cared, and now Jinder has it and no one cares. And all of this combined has hurt Smackdown a lot.

[@AtifB18]

Gave this video a thumbs up less than four min in. Fantastic interviewer in Sam Roberts and phenomenal wrestler in AJ Styles!

[@roburtrage]

AJ Styles vs Kenny Omega Wrestlemania 35.

[@USxEGames]

roburtrage Kenny signed a new contract with NJPW, and they're building for AJ V Shinsuke at Mania

[@ruudern6666]

mama mia

[@roburtrage]

Yeah, for Mania 34. That's why I said Mania 35.

[@USxEGames]

roburtrage read it wrong my b, but yeah that would be the shit

[@user-jo2uv1xj2w]

roburtrage Kenny Omega is garbage, sure he might be a great wrestler but that's it

[@JUNKO____]

Why does everyone refuse to mention other companies by name, but then say them anyway some time into the interview?

[@mosaic2120]

Both Daniel Bryan And AJ Styles can wrestle rings around someone like CM Punk yet they are probably the most humble people in this industry to date. Punk can cut a better promo but he's really nothing special in the ring when compared to the likes of AJ Styles.

[@HughezyEntertainment]

look at the hair styles on display here... good God.

[@sa1utethedead]

What a good interview, thank you. Love AJ.

[@isoali6731]

I'm in love with aj styles 😍😍😍😍

[@atamjitsinghh]

You kept it for so long unposted?? Before talking smack was done with? Awesome interview btw.

[@Qc4073]

I loved the San Diego quote. Of course I love Anchorman.

[@joshkaid]

10:32... I mean, I imagine Claire Lynch would be hard to forget.

[@rastafariantargaryen7488]

Aj styles vs Prince Devitt WM 34

[@LoudFlimzz]

24:50 ...and now Shawn is coming back for his biggest payday ever on their Saudi show which is the most controversial show ever, that shouldn't even be happening...

[@AngelXSantana]

He’s right fight ya bullies they are weak I know!!! 🔥💪🏻💯.

[@kabztunes]

12:30 must be Enzo Amore

[@Mizzlovilyn]

LMFAO I commented the same thing lol

[@Mrgogetter2k]

kabztunes Prolly😅😅😅

[@viperville8975]

Really want him to do a another podcast with Randy Orton

[@DominicBouchardDGH]

Best in the world

[@xtinabanks9559]

will he upload summersam with sasha banks and seth rollins

[@ajrollins1757]

xtina banks I hope.

[@xtinabanks9559]

yeah if he didnt tho do you have any idea where can we find it ?? please tell me if you know

[@ajrollins1757]

xtina banks I'll tell you if I find out.

[@veganchoicesareaneasywayto3584]

I think it's getting released as a podcast first, the video will probably come a week+ later.

[@elainehouse]

Been waiting for this interview since July.

[@finnishinterviews4148]

Is the camera man drunk?

[@TheWebmasterJL1]

Jouni Hakkarainen Nah, Mickie James was giving him head

[@codyknight3363]

TheWebmasterJL1 lol alright now your comments are laughable.

[@breezyo_]

he needs to go back to that njpw hairstyle..

[@qweasdzxcname]

i actually noticed they never touched the ground, i think it was in the royal rumble so i knew that because everything was on the mat it all became much much better.

[@idk9670]

Love you Aj!!!!!!😘 #phenomenal

[@TheWebmasterJL1]

The Fearless Nikki Bella 301 So you're hot, right?

[@MrOpportunity45]

TheWebmasterJL1 wrong

[@spfi3111]

Malibu Al! Great to see him out of the penitentiary.

[@quizlixx]

Hey Sam, buy two tripods.

[@jeyDsixx18]

Kenny has worked for the wwe...he was in developmental but has also gone on record saying he absolutely hated it. When you taste something for the first time and it's disgusting, you tend to be less apt to try it again

[@nelsonsamuelsanchez]

Josh Farris he hated being there with Demott. The PC is miles better than what it was years ago, especially with Demott not being there.

[@ownedweezybaby]

Josh Farris NXT has grown a lot since he was there. He left because he was bullied

[@omegaman6616]

Josh Farris ummkay?

[@omegaman6616]

Nelson Sanchez and it wasn't only cause of Demott. That was only a small part of it.

[@higler.]

Kenny has said in shoots that Demott was never really an issue to him since Kenny always made sure to be the "best" of the class when it came to drills and such. I'm sure he wasn't ok with how Bill reated others, though. Johnny Ace was apparently a big supporter of Kenny's, but then after Kenny quit Johnny told him that he could help get him booked in AJPW, but of course Johnny never answered Kenny's calls after that point. I'd be more upset at that personally, at least Bill doesn't hide who he really is or make empty promises.

[@EquanoxMvz]

damn......I heard the entire 44:30

[@abdallahcenation]

The love you have for AJ is smt you have no control over

[@solidisdante]

Great interview!

[@stanhenderson9928]

I wanna see the spinal tap in WWE, maybe a springboard version done against Ricochet.

[@ebros2898]

AJ vs Nakamura at mania now will be awesome

[@joepatti6634]

NJPW could definitely sell out MSG in a heartbeat wouldn't be surprised if next US G1 special is there like they had in LA

[@Chris-0622]

THE WORLD OF MER LOL LISTEN TO AJ

[@joepatti6634]

Chris M no thanks I'll listen to the 10 minute sell out first time NJPW came to LA😂🤣

[@Chris-0622]

THE WORLD OF MER No listen to aj DIVE

[@joepatti6634]

var1ables hypothetically if they could use MSG they would sell out MSG in a heartbeat didn't think had to fully explain myslef.So much for giving people the benefit of the doubt.That was my point i heard what AJ said only wwe could perform there sports entertainment wise so hold your horses jr.

[@ricobanderas7281]

what about all-state arena?

[@jacksonturner3896]

24:44 if only he knew :/

[@deepfried13]

he's a wrestling genius

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

can't wait for Nakamura VS AJ at Wrestlemania...Should Be Amazing!!!

[@juice9100]

I would love to see these guys back in New Japan. New Japan is the hottest thing in wrestling

[@dsword456]

juice9100 Agreed...

[@raymundturner1140]

I hope he goes back before he retires. Shinsuke should have never left njpw. Finn balor needs to go back to Njpw, wwe don't know to use him anyway.

[@AdisNukicCaptainBosnia93]

aj styles vs shinsuke vs kenny vs finn

[@andyrocks123]

Is your camera man pissed

[@FrankE83]

AJ FN STYLES

[@mikeg3980]

First two minutes need to be redone

[@FrezzEraa]

I cannot wait to wrestle in September in the wwa4 like aj and Apollo crews just wait on it

[@blue55]

Where's Mr . Norton? ? He would like this guy

[@aceofpittsburgh]

Everyone has a podcast but me 😭

[@deathboy1248]

20:00 you good camera guy?

[@BeckyStyles-mn4zc]

You are really looking great like always I am a happy person cause you are with me all the time I really appreciate you to be with me for a long time AAJ I love you so much I am very happy to here for you a long time ❤❤

[@BeckyStyles-mn4zc]

I hope you will be able to wrestle for a long time cause we have time AAJ you will have a great look and I be happy to keep watching you on television show episodes I love watching you wrestle I really love your new clothes you are wearing now the black outfits look great look on you

[@BeckyStyles-mn4zc]

You are great man who I really love for a long time

[@jerransperarman9411]

goodinterview

[@siddharthabhattacharya3117]

aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura...WM34

[@christianmontanez2256]

siddhartha bhattacharya welp that's happening

[@rymbille]

Wow aj glad he doesnt push to the moon on his first wrestlemania. Look boman lames. He is not shame to be pushing to the moon (3x main event wrestlemania).

[@XENUR1NE]

Rein Rivai Whether Roman wants it or not is irrelevant. He doesn't book the shows

[@Tizontheska]

The part about MSG, after G1 Supercard sold out a little while back. 😂

[@stoneosborne9247]

Ahem... ...FUCK YES

[@TuMalditaMadre]

Malibu Al: Because AJ loves Malibu rum

[@SnakePliskiin]

Who would put who over. Shawn vs Aj

[@XENUR1NE]

Snake Pliskiin Chances are Shawn would go over

[@Kauto36]

Aj vs Gable

[@CeemPlay]

The master of the calf crusher

[@angussamson6783]

video portion sent late!!!

[@15aacGomez]

Mercedes is the car sponsor

[@realhiphopfan91]

this was right before Aj won the title from Owens

[@KingTodd_gaming_]

AJ has a nicely groomed beard (no homo)

[@ScottyMuzik]

Indeed resplendent

[@Longdogz]

Sam doesn't like wrestling no no no HE LOVES IT!