In a recent interview on The Battleground Podcast, AJ Styles talked about Triple H’s role as the head of creative for WWE and the changes that have occurred since Vince McMahon stepped down. Here are the highlights:
How WWE has changed: “I wish more guys, who I think would do well in WWE, who may have been afraid as far as past things have happened with Vince [Vince McMahon] being there, I wish they would understand that WWE is in this for the long run. We’re talking about ten years on Netflix. Possibly twenty years. That’s a long time. We’re not going anywhere. The fact that you can come here and you can have a job as long as you can produce for as long as you want, depending on where you’re from, you can reach out to other countries. I wish more guys would understand this. We are not just in the United States. We’re not just in England. We’re global. We’re even bigger now than we’ve ever been. Places we weren’t able to go, now we’re in. I wish they could see that and know that this isn’t the same WWE that Vince was in charge of.”
Triple H’s leadership: “I really believe that Triple H looks at our talent and goes, ‘Let’s get them better or find ways to bring out the best in them,’ rather than show off the worst. A lot of those guys and girls, when they got released from WWE, it crushes them. I never understood why we want to do something like that rather than just send them back to NXT for more work. Being released, it’ll crush you. I don’t want to see people’s lives being ruined because of a job. At the end of the day, it’s just a job, but it’s still something they’ve worked for their whole life and when you’re told you’re not good enough, it sucks, but it’s not the way it is these days. With Triple H in charge, he’s doing a great job of making everyone feel important.”
In a recent interview on The Battleground Podcast, professional wrestler AJ Styles discussed the changes that have occurred in WWE since Vince McMahon stepped down and Triple H took on the role of head of creative. Styles highlighted how WWE has evolved and emphasized Triple H’s leadership in creating a positive and supportive environment for talent.
Styles expressed his desire for more wrestlers to recognize the long-term opportunities available in WWE. He mentioned that WWE’s expansion into platforms like Netflix indicates their commitment to staying in the industry for years to come. Styles emphasized that WWE is a global brand, reaching audiences in various countries. He encouraged wrestlers to understand that WWE is not the same company it was under Vince McMahon’s leadership and that they should not be afraid to join.
Regarding Triple H’s role as head of creative, Styles praised his approach to talent development. He stated that Triple H focuses on improving and bringing out the best in wrestlers rather than highlighting their weaknesses. Styles expressed his confusion over the previous practice of releasing talent instead of giving them the opportunity to continue their growth in NXT, WWE’s developmental brand. He empathized with wrestlers whose lives were negatively impacted by being released and emphasized that a job should not ruin someone’s life. Styles commended Triple H for making everyone feel important and valued within the company.
The interview also included a video clip where AJ Styles discussed the backstage atmosphere and his aspirations for WrestleMania 40. In the clip, Styles shared his excitement about the positive environment backstage and his determination to make WrestleMania 40 a memorable event.
Overall, AJ Styles’ interview shed light on the changes in WWE under Triple H’s leadership. He highlighted WWE’s global reach, long-term prospects, and the supportive atmosphere created by Triple H. Styles encouraged wrestlers to consider joining WWE and reassured them that their talents would be nurtured and valued under Triple H’s guidance.