During the latest episode of his “Six Feet Under” podcast, The Undertaker gave high praise to AJ Styles, going as far as to compare him to WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. The Deadman said,
“[AJ Styles] checks all the boxes. I don’t know if there will ever be another Shawn Michaels. I put a disclaimer on it, but AJ Styles can work with anybody. He can make anybody look like a million bucks and still be able to you know — AJ is not a big guy, but has the ability to work with anybody and make it believable, make it solid. That doesn’t make AJ Shawn Michaels, but those are the two guys that have the generation’s [highest] work level. That’s my opinion, I’m sure somebody else will have a different opinion. That’s kind of the reason why the whole Boneyard match happened is because I didn’t get a chance to work with AJ and that lured me. I really do [hold him in such high regard] as a human being and as a performer.”
Additionally, ‘Taker commented on a potential dream match between Styles and Michaels. He said,
“Yeah, they would have torn the place down. That match would have been — I have no doubts in my mind that that’s a five-star match.“
The Undertaker Praises AJ Styles, Compares Him to Shawn Michaels
In a recent episode of his podcast, “Six Feet Under,” legendary WWE wrestler The Undertaker showered high praise on AJ Styles, comparing him to WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. The Deadman expressed his admiration for Styles’ in-ring abilities and his versatility to work with any opponent.
“[AJ Styles] checks all the boxes. I don’t know if there will ever be another Shawn Michaels. I put a disclaimer on it, but AJ Styles can work with anybody. He can make anybody look like a million bucks and still be able to, you know, make it believable, make it solid,” The Undertaker said during the podcast. Despite acknowledging that Styles is not a big guy, he emphasized the smaller wrestler’s ability to deliver outstanding performances against any opponent.
The Undertaker’s comparison between Styles and Michaels stems from their shared work ethic and exceptional in-ring skills. According to The Undertaker, these two wrestlers possess the highest work level of their respective generations. However, he made it clear that while Styles may have similar qualities to Michaels, he does not consider him an exact replica.
The conversation also touched upon the dream match that never happened between Styles and Michaels. The Undertaker expressed regret over not having the opportunity to witness this clash of titans firsthand. He firmly believed that such a match would have been an instant classic.
“Yeah, they would have torn the place down. That match would have been – I have no doubts in my mind that that’s a five-star match,” The Undertaker remarked about the potential encounter between Styles and Michaels.
The Undertaker’s admiration for AJ Styles goes beyond his in-ring abilities. He also holds him in high regard as a human being and performer. This sentiment was evident when he explained that the Boneyard match, which took place at WrestleMania 36, was partially motivated by his desire to work with Styles.
The Boneyard match, a cinematic-style bout, allowed The Undertaker and Styles to showcase their storytelling abilities in a unique and captivating manner. It served as a testament to Styles’ talent and his ability to adapt to different match formats.
As The Undertaker’s words carry significant weight within the wrestling community, his praise for AJ Styles will undoubtedly elevate the latter’s reputation even further. Styles’ fans and fellow wrestlers alike will appreciate the comparison to Shawn Michaels, considering him one of the greatest performers in WWE history.
While the dream match between AJ Styles and Shawn Michaels may remain an unfulfilled fantasy, the acknowledgment from The Undertaker solidifies Styles’ status as one of the industry’s most talented and versatile wrestlers.