Confirmation of AJ Styles re-signing with WWE
Added 2022-02-22 19:00:03 +0000 UTCFightful has gained confirmation of a major WWE re-signing.
Last month on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer mentioned that he'd heard AJ Styles re-signed with WWE. Fightful Select was able to confirm with numerous WWE sources this week that deal was made, and some of the details that went into it.
We weren't given a time length, besides the fact that it was a multi-year deal. His original contract was set to expire in the Spring/Summer, and would have had him hit free agency for the first time since leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. WWE expected Styles to have plenty of suitors, and we're told that as in the case with some other big names in the company, wanted to get Styles' deal extended before he could even hit free agency to talk to anyone else. Styles is said to be very happy in the company, and has mentioned numerous times that he'd like to work for WWE after his wrestling career.
Those that we spoke to said the deal was a big one, with Styles landing well over $3 million a year when all was said and done. Those that confirmed the deal to us said that "he deserved every penny," and "would easily make that back for the company." We're also told that he has some additional bus travel accommodations paid for.
When Fightful asked how much time he has left in wrestling, he said that if something went down that caused him to retire, he'd be very satisfied with what he's accomplished.
Comments
Reckless speculation here, but maybe it’s to keep his PlayStation secure on the road.
Wallace Koalis
2022-02-23 03:17:00 +0000 UTCGood for Him that he signed back with WWE. Now all I want to see is him against Edge at Wrestlemania. I know he at one point talked about retiring but He still has a lot left in the tank
Kamonte Jackson
2022-02-23 02:54:40 +0000 UTCYeah, $3 million a year can change minds id imagine. Lol
Troy A Palek
2022-02-22 21:44:03 +0000 UTCThe money terms of contracts are pretty easily accessible in 2022 for WWE. A quick google search can find that for you
Joel Wood
2022-02-22 21:09:11 +0000 UTCGood for him. That’s enough money to move into … the gated community.
Matthew
2022-02-22 20:27:49 +0000 UTCI'm assuming that the 3 million is guaranteed. Which is fantastic for AJ and good to know they're paying out more guaranteed money now with their increased profit records.
Doogie
2022-02-22 20:27:14 +0000 UTCAyee. Way to get that bag AJ
Brennon Richardson
2022-02-22 19:18:50 +0000 UTCAny idea why the bus? To bring his family along? I understand Big Show having need for a bus for comfort, but I'm just curious why Styles would request one. Good for him for trying to lock down future employment after his in ring career is over. I'd think WWE has more avenues to offer post retirement than elsewhere.
Michael Adams
2022-02-22 19:13:05 +0000 UTCThe man is truly phenomenal. He is world traveled, held the major title in what feels like every promotion that's around and some that have folded, came into WWE and bent it over his knee for a title reign that spanned over a year and yet he seems to be humble, dedicated to his family, and genuinely interested in making the business a better place to develop in. It's great seeing him get the money his resumé dictates and hope he continues to thrive 👍
2022-02-22 19:11:14 +0000 UTCI have noticed how WWE is leaking the monetary amount of deals over the past year, you know since AEW became popular. Not a coincidence people
Brian Bayless
2022-02-22 19:08:23 +0000 UTCI thought that the last contract he signed was going to be his last.
2022-02-22 19:05:14 +0000 UTCLovely stuff
2022-02-22 19:04:44 +0000 UTCHe’s straight chillen in WWE. He gets treated well. If he’s having a good time and feeding his family I’m okay with that.
Shaun V.
2022-02-22 19:04:40 +0000 UTChas had a great career and is a grand slam champ like if he’s getting what he wants vs Edge at Mania I'm sure he’s happy doesn’t suck at all
Leo Chirichiello
2022-02-22 19:04:35 +0000 UTCGood for him, I did kinda hope he'd wrestle even just once for AEW given his history with so many of the guys there, and the fact that he's wrestled in pretty much every major promotion, but if he retires in WWE making great money, he really has earned it.
Joe Donovan
2022-02-22 19:04:01 +0000 UTCThat's a Great Deal for AJ. Hope we get AJ Edge. He seems to be in a good place
2022-02-22 19:03:40 +0000 UTCWould love for him to get the WWE championship after Roman drops it/forfeits it post Mania.
Trevor D.
2022-02-22 19:03:04 +0000 UTCGood for AJ, I hope they make him champion again down the road, he deserves it + Edge vs AJ at Mania needs to happen
Wesley
2022-02-22 19:01:59 +0000 UTCMore power to AJ for getting the bag but sucks he will likely continue to be fodder for guys like brock and roman moving forward
Missing Stafford
2022-02-22 19:01:41 +0000 UTC
