Talk:AJ Styles/Archive 1

Book?
Can anyone tell me if AJ Styles has written a book or not? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.192.253.151 (talk) 04:56, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Image
In the Stat pox the image was gone all stretched is their anything we can do about that?... or is it just my computer playing up? --- Paulley 19:24, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * Looks fine to me.
 * ↪Lakes 19:55, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * hmmmm ok thats wierd.... on my screen i see AJ in a black top (and the picture is distorted and stretched), but if i click the picture i go to a picture page of AJ in blue trunks.... freaky --- Paulley 22:10, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
 * You should try to force reload the page. Hold down shift while pressing reload. Should work in all browsers.
 * ↪Lakes 05:34, 20 September 2005 (UTC)
 * Thanxs Lakes that seems to have sorted it --- Paulley 14:49, 20 September 2005 (UTC)

Removal
In the interest of maintaining kayfabe, I removed the following comment.


 * SPOILERS*

"He then won The X-division championship on the TNA taping on October 25 2006"


 * END SPOILERS*

Gruntyking117 03:04, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

It still gets edited. I think we`ll have to do something with it. Maybe even block it. --Soopafred 07:00, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

If it does pop up again, then yes, that may be the way to go.

Gruntyking117 18:56, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

Who deleted it?
Who deleted the A.J. Styles-Christian Cage pic? 'Cause that's mine and I'm really, really angry.--989 RVD 04:46, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

The picture
Could someone upload a new picture. The one that is currently being used is pretty bad. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by JesseOjala (talk • contribs) 17:49, 23 January 2007 (UTC).


 * I think a better picture is needed as well. - Snorii 15:57, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Height
What is his legit height, as it is not 5'10". I am 6' and when he was in the UK for the 1PW shows, I had at least 6" on him.--HDC7777 21:01, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

happy to see him was ya?

Pele' kick
AJ Styles's Pele kick is just called a pele'! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Giovi35 (talk • contribs) 08:33, 31 March 2007 (UTC).

Stampede Wrestling alumni?
I noticed that he is placed in the Stampede Wrestling alumni category. I have never heard of AJ Styles competing in that promotion. Please provide proof that Styles did in fact comepte in that promotion. I am removing that category. Mr. C.C. 03:23, 20 August 2006 (UTC)


 * --- Lid 03:29, 20 August 2006 (UTC)
 * I think that one match doesn't make him an alumni. I feel that if he was there on a regular basis for a period of time or he does shows for them on a regular basis then he would be considered a part of the alumni.  But hey, that's just me.  Mr. C.C. 07:58, 20 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Why was the Stampede Wrestling section of the article removed? Mr. C.C. 18:06, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Three time Triple Crown Winner
I don't know why but TNA refers AJ Styles as a 2 time not 3 time Triple Crown Winner. (At Slammiversary 07 or at one of the recent TNA Today) I don't know why because he is a 3 time World Champion, 4 time Tag Team Champion and 6 times X Division Champion. Could someone explain this? - Jaro Link
 * Slammiversary 07, and they didn't have their facts right that time. Every other time, I remember him being called a 3-time Triple Crown Champion. 209.247.22.135 21:32, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Training
I've attended many training seminars/Q&A's and he always mentions that Rick Michales never trained him, but that "if that's what he believes, then so be it". I don't know if he ever retracted that statement, but he claims that he pretty much trained himself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.124.4.220 (talk) 04:20, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Finishing move in WCW/WWF
His finsihing move in WCW/WWF was the shooting star press  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Slayerkidd (talk • contribs) 16:12, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

On the second to last episode of WCW Monday Nitro he did a Styles Clash but I dont think it was his finisher then. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.117.53.4 (talk) 22:49, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Ajay?
Is that his son's real name? WOW!!!!

That's not exactly right, his name was suppose to be Allen Jones Jr, well they people screwed it up, his name wound up being AJ jr instead, so that's how he got his name Ajay —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.93.39.46 (talk) 22:24, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Controversy
OK I'M GOING TO LET EVERYONE KNOW, AJ STYLES IS NOT, I REPEAT NOT, GAY, HE'S A FRIEND OF MINE IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, NO, HE IS NOT GAY, ONR DOES HE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH GAYS

(my e-mail address: clement-63@hotmail.com) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.93.39.46 (talk) 22:27, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

A.J has been accused of homophobia in the past, I have cited 2 sources where there are raging debates over his comments AND his comment has become a meme, therefore it should stay.

Something that happened TWO DAYS AGO, and was mentioned on a message board or two is not necessarilly either 'controversy' or 'an internet meme.' I think the whole thing needs to go. It's just stupid. As for "the gay community" being in on the controversy, I doubt the gay commnity cares. BoosterBronze 04:43, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

I deleted the section. Forums are not considered reliable sources, and calling this a controversy so early after the event is jumping the gun. --  The  Hyb  rid  04:56, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

I cited two message boards, there are more including some in the gay community. Being gay I think I have a better view point whether not we care of not. --EdWood 15:43, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, but you don't count as a source, and message boards are treated as equal to forums on Wikipedia. They are just a collection of opinions, nothing concrete or reliable, and they don't necessarily reflect the views of the overall population. They are only opinions from small sections of the group. Also, as I said before, calling this a controversy so early is jumping the gun, and will probably fade after a couple of weeks. -- The  Hyb  rid  22:51, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

I never said I was a source, I said I would have a better point of view than BBronze. I once again disagree with you, a controversy, regardless of how long it lasts is a controversy. His statements have proven controversial and are being debated by people in the wrestling and gay communities.--EdWood 00:18, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

If it's really being discusses by anyone in the 'gay community' on any level more meaningful than messageboard bantering, please cite the article, or published commentary, or news report of the huge protests against AJ's extremely controversial and devisive statements. Otherwise, this is a bunch of wrestling fans cracking some jokes over an awkward moment in a relatively unimportant interview. A controversy that doesn't last isn't a controversy, and this is the least controversial controversy I've ever seen. If you google "AJ Styles Gay" the top page is THIS article. There is no controversy. And EdWood, is that you on these messageboards you cite trying to get fans to heckle Styles as a homophobe? BoosterBronze 01:19, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

What makes this miniscule outcry notable enough to put into this article? This isn't big. Word of this isn't spreading. What about this is notable enough to be in this article? --  The  Hyb  rid  01:27, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Hyrbid, I think this EdWood guy is also one of the main posters on the message boards he's 'citing.' This is just nonsense. The most controversy generated over this whole affair is the discussion between the three dudes editing this page. BoosterBronze 04:05, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

I know. I was just trying to make a point since a lot of people don't just quit. --  The  Hyb  rid  04:08, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

After looking at your profiles you two are deleting this because you are smarks. I am done, I hope you are happy you win.--EdWood 20:56, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Sure, believe whatever makes you feel better. I don't care. --  The  Hyb  rid  22:07, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

I was for deleting it because of the reasons I stated above. EdWood, if you dislike "smarks" so much, why frequent wrestling message boards? BoosterBronze 05:52, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

Journal?
I found with journal on Google and I was wondering if it is really A.J.'s journal.He talks about an ex-wife (I think) named Lilian and a little girl named Ava and it seems to say that he was seeing two women at the same time or he cheated on his wife Wendy!Can someone tell me if this is a real journal by A.J. himself or not?(MgTurtle 01:05, 8 August 2007 (UTC)).

You just proved it's not. If it can't say concisely whether he was seeing two women at once, whether he cheated on Wendy, or whether he just doesn't want to talk about it, then it's not him. There has to be some angle, and from that statement of "it seems to say", that seems to me like it doesn't know what to say. 209.247.22.135 21:34, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I couldnt figure out how to message this person, but No, Allen just got on the internet as himself in July 2007, Allen is a friend of mine, go check for yourself. www.myspace.com/clement63, look and you'll see him as a top friend, I helped him create his myspace, like I said, he's a friend of mine.

(my e-mail address: clement-63@hotmail.com) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.93.39.46 (talk) 22:30, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Prince of Phenomenal
I'm not sure what qualifies as a ring name or nickname, but should Prince of Phenomenal be added to his infobox? - Snorii (talk) 23:23, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Ring names go in the Infobox. Nicknames don't. That's a nickname, so no. :) Gavyn Sykes (talk) 03:46, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

It's AJ, not A.J
If you look on any wrestling site, you will see that's how it's spelled. How hard is it to check things, before reverting back or whatever happened?!

Look on TNA's official site, it's spelled AJ. Just about every site lists him as "AJ" not "A.J". I realize the periods make it look neater or whatever, but it simply isn't how his name is spelled.


 * "A.J. Styles" is grammatically correct. As stated in Naming conventions (common names), the most common name should not be used where it is erroneous, e.g. tidal wave. McPhail 18:18, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I still don't see why it's a big deal! Why make it grammatically correct, when it is NOT how the name is spelled by wrestling companies? The right way to spell it, should be the version on Wikipedia... not some wrong way, just because it's "grammatically correct".


 * But some wrestling companies spell his name "A.J.", e.g. NWA Wildside. Moreover, "AJ" is patently incorrect, given that he has acknowledged that it is his initials. McPhail 00:13, 5 July 2006 (UTC)


 * I believe that it should be spelled AJ. Sure, it may not be grammatically correct, but neither is Rhyno for example. Also, in the wikipedia article for CM Punk it says CM Punk and not C.M. Punk. 83.233.58.34 23:30, 16 December 2006 (UTC)


 * CM ain't initials. -- Aaru Bui  DII 09:59, 17 December 2006 (UTC)


 * Fair enough. Take a look at http://www.stylesclash.net/, which is apparently Styles's official site. They write both AJ and A.J. (and even Aj in the title). Since it's mentioned as both, it should probably be A.J. styles since that is grammatically correct. I stand corrected. 83.233.58.35 06:24, 26 February 2007 (UTC)


 * I agree that the article should be re named AJ not A.J. On the official TNA website, the roster says AJ, not A.J. Also when he is mentioned in almost every other article, it is AJ Styles. I agree with the name change. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Skilldog2 (talk • contribs) 02:15, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

More than $500 on the Indy circuit
Quite some time ago, I asked for citation on how AJ refused to sign with WWE because he could make more on the independent circuit. Well, it's been two months. Will someone please either provide the citation or delete the information? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.40.169.153 (talk) 00:20, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Just "Pele"
It's not Pele kick, it's the Pele. Why is it called the Pele Kick? It's the Pele, pure and simple. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.183.60.33 (talk) 23:34, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

TNA Section
This is currently the last sentence of the TNA Section, "Sting then attacked A.J. which in the process staring a feud between them." I think there are two problems with a sentence. The first is that the grammar is very poor. However, I think the sentence should be deleted. It's by no means certain that this story line will lead to a notable feud between Styles and Sting. Tutenkanem (talk) 05:19, 15 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Delete it. All we know at the moment is Sting is unknown, either a heel or a face. He hasn't had a match with a face or heel, neither has he had a tag match with a heel vs a face tag team. Also haven't you noticed the whole page is messed up. Good thing is it will be a COTW after Sunday.-- Will C  05:40, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Should we add the incident?
Should we add the A.J. Stlyes/LAX Mexico incident?--989 RVD 22:49, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Why isn't anybody answering?--989 RVD 03:51, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

What incident? Lafraisne (talk) 22:38, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Other workers on preliminary show
The introduction states that "He (AJ), James Storm, and Jeff Jarrett are the only wrestlers to perform on the inaugural NWA-TNA pay-per-view event on June 19, 2002, and still be employed by the company in a wrestling role today." This is incorrect, as Abyss also appeared, he fought in the Gauntlet for the Gold for the NWA WHC. Tory88 (talk) 14:21, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

Orphaned references in A.J. Styles
I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of A.J. Styles's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "TNA": From Sean Waltman:  From Eric Young (wrestler):  From Angel Williams:  From Trenesha Biggers:  From Hector Guerrero: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling "Hector Guerrero Joins Total Nonstop Action Wrestling" From Mark LoMonaco:  From Shawn Daivari:  From Mike Tenay: Mikey Tenay profile on TNAwrestling.com</li> <li>From Chris Sabin: </li> <li>From Shark Boy: </li> <li>From Samoa Joe: </li> <li>From Kia Stevens: </li> <li>From Jay Lethal: </li> <li>From Travis Tomko: </li> <li>From Germán Figueroa: </li> <li>From Jimmy Rave: </li> <li>From Alex Shelley: </li> <li>From Shantelle Malawski: </li> <li>From Lenny Lane: </li> <li>From Kelly Wolfe: </li> <li>From Brian Gerard James: </li> <li>From Velvet Sky: </li> <li>From Shawn Hernandez: </li> <li>From Jason Reso: </li> </ul>

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT ⚡ 05:04, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Periods
So, the title of this page is "A.J. Styles" and yet in the first sentence, it has a parenthetical comment saying that "A.J." is incorrect. As such, should not the page name be "AJ Styles" as opposed to "A.J. Styles?" I would go ahead and change this myself without asking, but I don't know how. Thanks. 98.228.31.217 (talk) 06:35, 1 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Someone added incorrectly. Before it said it is "also written as A.J. Styles". Either can be used.-- Will C  06:56, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

wrestler naming and links in article
why are all wresltiers nameed on this article with there wrestling name which is followed in brackets by there realname which is the link to the wrestler page which in most examples is a page link under the wrestling name ( i.e "mick foley (micheal foley snr) which is a link to a page named mcik foley. is it just me or is it somewhat pointless and in some cases distracting ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Verstan (talk • contribs) 10:34, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Our format use to involve us writing articles like that. It has recently been changed to just giving the links. The article hasn't been updated to show that change.-- Will C  21:12, 17 November 2009 (UTC)


 * i thought as much. but want sure if it was something that had not been addressed fomr an old system. or a rather pedantic new addition —Preceding unsigned comment added by Verstan (talk • contribs) 11:57, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

WWE match
Right now the article says he was without a job when WWE bought WCW but he fought at least one match with the Hurricane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR5tIFlhetw 98.193.232.86 (talk) 10:08, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

Weight
AJ is now at 222 lb not at 215 lb. The announcer of TNA during Impact special thanksgiving said " He run his weight to 222lb " look at the main event's video it was in the final of the " Turkey Bowl " tournament in a match into Chris Sabin, AJ and Samoa Joe  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.87.234.188 (talk) 14:35, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Source? Gavyn Sykes (talk) 16:51, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
 * The show but we all know they lie about that stuff in the show so it's not a credible source.98.193.232.86 (talk) 10:11, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

AJ STYLES POWER MOVES
i know aj styles move list is on his wikipedia page but i know he has a lot more moves so i would like to know lots more moves that arnt on his page also moves that he might of only done ages ago in ROH WWF WCW or anywhere, so if there is an expert out there could you tell me all of his moves that he used to do or are not on his page thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.58.190.85 (talk) 20:59, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned references in A.J. Styles
I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of A.J. Styles's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "wwe":<ul> <li>From Kane (wrestler): </li> <li>From Jeff Hardy: </li> <li>From Paul London: </li> </ul>

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT ⚡ 07:54, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
 * None of these correspond to this person; changed to cite request. - Salamurai (talk) 18:52, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

TNA Heavyweight Champion reign
AJ styles is not the longest reigning champion Kurt angle is. However he does hold the longest record for a single TNA reign. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Otto360 (talk • contribs) 05:37, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

AJ is The 2010 #1 Wrestler due to PWI Magzine
i actully create an account because of it. i'm not good in editing i'm just want to tell this so who's good do that. Due to The Latest PWI mag AJ is The number 1 Wrestler, if u look at this site , http://www.pwi-online.com/ , PWI officiall site it's became clear foy ya. Thank You. —Preceding unsigned comment added by MajidBischoff (talk • contribs) 14:06, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

What?
Allen Jones attended college in Anderson, South Carolina, on a partial wrestling scholarship after graduating from Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia, class of 1996. During his time at college.

During the early years of his professional wrestling career, Jones worked an assortment of jobs on the weekends to supplement his income, including delivering water and driving.

... During his time in college, what?

75.76.65.246 (talk) 18:16, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Christian Wrestling Federation/Christian Wrestling Entertainment
While AJ has wrestled for both the Christian Wrestling Federation and Christian Wrestling Entertainment -- they are not the same organization. The Christian Wrestling Federation is based in Rockwall, Texas and run by Rob Vaughn. AJ has wrestled with the CWF a number of times over the years, including a recent tag match in September 2010. Christian Wrestling Entertainment is an entirely different organization run by Randy Justus. Jdblundell (talk) 05:59, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

Grand Slam?
He's yet to win the ACTUAL TNA World Heavyweight Championship - not a grand slam yet. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.2.13.188 (talk) 22:12, 17 March 2009 (UTC)


 * The Grand Slam does not exist. Plus, if it did, the NWA Title would probably be involved in it.-- Will C --- ( What the F*** have you done lately???!! ) 22:19, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

It was announced on TNA that he was a Grand Slam Champion. 173.24.65.141 (talk) 03:03, 20 March 2009 (UTC)


 * You need a written source, otherwise, it is WP:OR.-- Will C --- ( What the F*** have you done lately???!! ) 03:10, 20 March 2009 (UTC)


 * They announced it on TNA iMPACT! on Spike TV on March 19, 2009. That's the best source possible. Canamerican (talk) 07:35, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes they did. Mike Tenay (who reads from a script written by TNA writers) said it on the show.  It's not original thought.  It's on a show seen by millions of ppl.  Kinda funny because Kurt Angle is a WWE grand slam champion under alternative means, mentioned on ONE pay-per-view & that counts but saying it on TNA Impact doesnt???  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Juniorlizard (talk • contribs) 18:21, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

He can't be the FIRST grand slam and triple crown winner 2 and 4 times. First implies it happens once. What you should say is that he is a 4 time triple crown winner then "," first. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.60.59.205 (talk) 08:40, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

AJ with Ring of Honor
A number of excited editors have been making very questionable edits to this article so let's get a couple of things straight. Let's try to keep a cool head, eh? ŞůṜīΣĻ ¹98¹ Speak 23:49, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * ROH's press release that AJ is "signed for a match against Roderick Strong" does not consitute a reliable statement that Styles is exclusively contracted to the company.
 * The fact that AJ Styles has agreed to have a wrestling match in the future is not hugely significant. If and when it happens, sure let's write about it. But Wikipedia is not a collection of announcements of future events and it's definitely not a diary.


 * There was nothing there to suggest it was specifically a "one-shot deal". The fact ROH is putting it front and center on their website that he is coming back should be good enough.  WWE is promoting Batista as coming back, and there's no questioning to the length of the contract or anything over there either.  The sources given and the fact ROH is tripping over themselves promoting it is sufficient enough.  Vjmlhds (talk) 03:12, 29 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Think about this...why would ROH go out of their way to bring AJ in and promote him just for a non-descript TV taping, and then send him on his way? Gotta use common sense and logic here...when a company is promoting a guy like AJ the way ROH is, there's more to it than just the one TV taping. Vjmlhds (talk) 03:25, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

First, the ROH release doesn't state they have him contracted for an extended period. It could be a short-term deal if that. Yes, ROH would be promoting the shit out of this even if they didn't have him for a long time. AJ has not been there for 8 years and is one of the most wanted free agents right now. He was there when ROH started. It is best to say he is contracted for the show, until we know more regarding the entire deal. For now, it is just speculation he will be there for the foreseeable future. All we know is he is to appear at the tapings. Outside of that, there is no info as of yet. Afterall, even James Caldwell is reporting this is a one time thing and that this is part of the storyline.-- Will C  05:25, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

Yup. What seems to be logical is irrelevant if it's not verifiable. ŞůṜīΣĻ ¹98¹ Speak 16:41, 30 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, we have a little more clarity...according to this report, AJ will be with ROH at least for a little while. Is it a long term deal where AJ will be there for years and years...no.  But this does indicate that this is more than a just a one and done.  Vjmlhds (talk) 18:23, 30 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Did you even read the source?? It's taken from this report by PWInsider which states " He won't be signing with the company". This is just not acceptable. Do not edit war by reinserting speculation or badly-sourced material!! ŞůṜīΣĻ ¹98¹ Speak 18:41, 30 December 2013 (UTC)
 * 1. I don't appreciate the accusation of edit warring. 2. Just because you say it's a bad source doesn't make it so. 3. The source said he wouldn't be signing long term with the company.  The fact he's working numerous dates shows that he does have a short term contract.  Regardless if it's long term or short term, this report shows AJ does have some sort of deal with ROH.  Vjmlhds (talk) 18:49, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

I believe that constitutes edit-warring. :2: You didn't read my comment. I stated it is unacceptable for you to use a source which contradicts the sentence you tried to cite with it. :3: The blog post you use as a source credits the news to a PWInsider article which states  He won't be signing with the company (their words). Therefore it is totally idiotic to use it to cite a sentence stating the opposite. :4: Please read WP:No original research. Personal analysis and theories are not appropriate for Wikipedia. :5: Your most recent change to the lead paragraph states Styles is "currently making appearances for Ring of Honor"... HOW ON EARTH can Styles be currently doing something he hasn't done yet?? Also, that edit was contrary to MOS:LEAD by giving undue weight to something trivial that hasn't even happened yet. :6: 411mania is a self-identified blogging community, not a reliable source. Please don't use 411mania as a reference again. If, as in this case, they are passing on news from another source then identify that source (in this case PWInsider) and use that. :7: If I've being abrupt with you, it's because you claim to have made 20,000 edits and to be a Veteran Editor IV, so I have to assume a very high understanding of Wikipedia's policies. ŞůṜīΣĻ ¹98¹ Speak 20:30, 30 December 2013 (UTC)


 * You know, using the word "idiotic" towards another editor could be looked at as WP:Personal. I understand wiki's policies very well thank you very much. And by having multiple appearances lined up, that shows that there is some sort of deal/agreement in place (albeit short term). Any performer (actor, musician, athlete, wrestler, or whatever) that makes any kind of appearance has a contract in place...it's just they way the world works.  They don't say every time Tom Cruise stars in a movie that "Tom Cruise has signed a contract to play So and So in Such and Such movie".  It's just assumed.  No movie studio, sports team, business, or wrestling promotion ever announces anything publicly unless all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed.  ROH and AJ sat down, agreed to the terms, put pen to paper, and once the ink dried made the announcement.  AJ wouldn't be making the appearances for ROH he's scheduled to do without out all the legalities squared away. Vjmlhds (talk) 22:18, 30 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I've already explained this. Your personal theories on contractual status are completely irrelevant to editing Wikipedia. Only information that is verifiable should be added. And the PWInsider story that you tried to use as a source clearly verifies that AJ Styles is not a contracted ROH employee. End of story. ŞůṜīΣĻ ¹98¹ Speak 22:50, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

I've changed his wrestling theme listing for his 2014 ROH career as He does not use the VAST version of their song but the rap cover "DemiGods" by LabRats feat. Slim J — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.225.220.13 (talk) 17:58, 5 February 2014 (UTC)

Age
In an interview, he said he was turning 30 this year. Why does it say he was born in 1978, making only 28 this year. I don't remember the source though, but I am sure he was born in 1977.

Babyiluvu223 (talk) 10:17, 24 January 2016 (UTC)AJ styles was born in 1977 not 1978 he's 38 not 37

AJ Styles
please add his new WWE entrance theme music to this page Gmo3500 (talk) 02:39, 26 January 2016 (UTC)

A.J. or AJ?
His official website and Twitter uses "AJ" rather than "A.J." with the initials. As does the WWE, TNA and ROH websites. Perhaps the article should be renamed to reflect this? JJARichardson (talk) 20:22, 27 January 2016 (UTC)

Lead image
Can I ask why we have the picture of A.J. as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion in the article twice? One of them being as the lead image?? It's not that sharp of an image, at least not compared to the alternatives we have. Tabercil (talk) 03:54, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

Can someone fix all of these unreliable sources?
There are too many. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.141.163.198 (talk) 20:16, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Should it be 'Return to WWE' not just 'WWE'?
Because he was on WWF TV in 2002 so technically he returned at the Royal Rumble and did not debut. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mogomaniac (talk • contribs) 05:30, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

I agree. He workd two matches for them but never had a contract. There is no "return". 2601:C1:401:4D0D:E0A8:8668:6CB0:8A11 (talk) 03:10, 22 February 2016 (UTC)bonevoyage
 * Nope, AJ Styles already performed on an internationally televised WWF program in 2002. By this moronic "no contract" logic, Rick Rude did not appear on WWF television in the fall of 1997, nor did Lex Luger in the summer of 1995. They did. B. Mastino (talk) 03:53, 8 March 2016 (UTC)

Who deleted it?
AJ's fireman's carry neckbreaker is called Ushigoroshi, especially by Mauro Ranallo. And he explained that Ushigoroshi, which means that named by Hiroki Goto.--Shinkazamaturi (talk) 11:42, 22 March 2016 (UTC)

Is Styles the only pro wrestler ever to compete in WCW, The NWA, The WWF/E, ROH, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, and AAA?
If yes, it should be in the article. It would be great if someone could do some extensive research.
 * Mere trivia. A celebration of smarkdom for those who already know all this stuff anyway. B. Mastino (talk) 15:18, 4 April 2016 (UTC)

Keep both A.J. Styles AND AJ Styles as ring names + keep infobox picture as Styles arm raised on Raw + requesting page lock
Both ring names are correct and he uses both, always has. Also stop changing the infobox picture for crying out loud, its getting ridiculous. The one where he is at an indy show in 2014 is outdated, KEEP the one with him getting his hand raised on Raw. Also when these have been done, lock the page from editing so people can't keep messing with it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.141.166.205 (talk) 20:35, 27 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Sorry, locking the page kinda defeats the purpose of Wikipedia. You know "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit." Tabercil (talk) 22:23, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

New, non-copyrighted image of Styles needed desperately for infobox image
The one of him now at a 2014 indy show is so outdated. Can someone find like a fan photo from the crowd when Styles was in the Royal Rumble match? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.141.166.205 (talk) 21:24, 27 January 2016 (UTC)
 * If you can find a suitable free image, then add it. That 2014 shot is the clearest face shot we have of him right now to me knowledge, and it's not THAT old. Tabercil (talk) 22:23, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

PLEASE add this image as the new infobox image! (NON-Copyright!)
This image of him walking down to the ring at the Royal Rumble -> https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZiNNsGWEAEkiMy.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.141.166.205 (talk) 21:28, 27 January 2016 (UTC)

I think that is a good picture Kirantheray (talk) 23:36, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Can we prove it's a free use image? That's the key question. Tabercil (talk) 22:23, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

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Edit warring
What's with the edit warring and no talk page posts guys? --<b style="color:navy">Neil N </b> <i style="color:blue">talk to me</i> 22:19, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * There's a thread about it at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Professional wrestling.LM2000 (talk) 22:27, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Full protection isn't needed, the dispute seems to be over.LM2000 (talk) 05:03, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

Fourth child tattoo
The page is currently locked so can't take it out myself - in the personal life section it claims he has finally had a tattoo of his daughter's birthday added to the tattoo of his sons', but the citation is a SLAM Wrestling article from 2005 before they were born so that needs to go. Tony2Times (talk) 09:16, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
 * There's a YouTube video from WWE showing Styles getting such a tattoo. The claim just needs a citation. JC &middot;&#32; Talk &middot;&#32; Contributions 20:00, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Cool that he finally had it done, but surely that erroneous citation should still be removed? Tony2Times (talk) 23:23, 17 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 December 2016
Shouldn't it be written in the "WWE World Champion" section: "A rematch for the championship between Styles and Ellsworth is expected to take place on the 13 December edition of Smackdown Live (Reference: http://heavy.com/sports/2016/12/aj-styles-leg-injury-injured-ankle-is-it-real-fake-smackdown-live/)"? Dovmensing (talk) 19:31, 8 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Unreliable source per WP:PW/RS.  JTP ( talk • contribs) 21:53, 8 December 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 December 2016
"A.J Styles' bio" by Slam Wrestling (cite number 8 as of 10 December) has had the publication name falsified as Slam Seth rollins defeated Wrestling. Please remove the text "Seth rollins defeated" from this cite. Thank you.


 * Done, Thanks for the heads up <b style="color:Red">Chris "WarMachineWildThing" </b> Talk to me 22:42, 10 December 2016 (UTC)

AJ styles
AJ styles the first wrestler to won WWE & TNA & NJPW world titles Allen jony (talk) 09:10, 31 January 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 February 2017
Under religion, "A.J. Styles is a "Flat Earther"

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0222/623456/top-wwe-superstar-thinks-that-the-earth-is-flat/ Zeratulo (talk) 03:38, 23 February 2017 (UTC)
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Dark Match
I saw his WWE dark match he had with the Hurricane. Damn, it's hard to tell that man would become TNA's biggest bet and even harder to know that the WWE almost got him.

WWE did get him in 2016. Using him like they did in TNA FlashGaming (talk) 19:07, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

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