AJ Styles Calls Out Tribalism Between WWE And AEW Fans

TLDR

AJ Styles addressed the ongoing "tribalism" debate between WWE and AEW fans during the March 15, 2026 episode of the Phenomenally Retro Podcast, encouraging fans to stop fighting over promotions and simply enjoy the amount of wrestling available today. The former WWE Champion stated that each promotion brings something different to the table and fans don't have to hate one or the other, noting that there's enough content for everyone to enjoy. Styles reminded listeners that there was once a time when only WWE existed with just Raw and SmackDown, and now fans have multiple options including NXT, AEW, and TNA.