AJ Styles Explains Why Indie Wrestlers Often Adapt Faster Than WWE NIL Recruits

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AJ Styles recently discussed on the Phenomenally Retro Podcast why independent wrestlers often adapt faster than WWE's NIL recruits, explaining that indie wrestlers have dedicated their lives to wrestling from an early age and already understand the business, mannerisms, and history of the industry. While Styles noted that NIL athletes bring strong work ethics from their college sports backgrounds, he advised them to study pro wrestling history, both current and older content, to help accelerate their development in the ring.