AJ Styles Explains How He Evaluates Talent In New WWE Role

TLDR

AJ Styles discussed his WWE scouting role on his Phenomenally Retro podcast on March 29, 2026, explaining that he actively searches for talent at indie shows and online. Styles emphasized that he evaluates wrestlers based on their heart, passion, and drive rather than size, look, or current skill level, stating he wants to discover talent before it's fully developed and prefers wrestlers with no backup plan who are fully committed to the wrestling business.