The WWE Hall of Famer has shared the ring with both Michaels and Styles on several occasions, and he felt the Phenomenal One is on course to be just as good as Shawn Michaels. Angle also admitted that most modern-day professional wrestlers had their best matches against AJ Styles.
Kurt Angle’s first televised singles match for TNA/IMPACT Wrestling incidentally happened against AJ Styles in 2006.
The Olympic Hero explained that TNA wanted to pair him up with performers who’d make him look good, and despite being young at the time, Styles was still considered a complete worker.
Shawn Michaels turned down the offer to face AJ Styles
AJ Styles’ arrival in the WWE in 2016 gave rise to the possibility of a dream match against Shawn Michaels. The legendary star may have retired but was always in the conversation regarding an in-ring comeback.
Styles revealed in an interview in 2019 that HBK had rejected the offer to have the highly-anticipated bout as he wanted to stay retired after his return for the Crown Jewel show the previous year.
Styles is nearing the tail end of his career and would love to strike the Shawn Michaels match off his wishlist. Is there still hope for fans to see the 56-year-old veteran return to face the current WWE star? Sound off in the comments section.
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