AJ Styles Expresses Heartfelt Reaction to WWE Releases of Major Stars
"I freaking love those guys" - AJ Styles shares emotional reaction to major WWE stars being released
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AJ Styles, a former WWE champion, shared his emotional response to the recent releases of notable WWE stars, including the Motor City Machine Guns and Kairi Sane. Speaking on his podcast, Styles expressed confusion and sadness over these decisions, highlighting his admiration for the released talents.
- 01AJ Styles retired from in-ring competition at Royal Rumble 2026.
- 02He expressed love for the Motor City Machine Guns, who were released after two years with WWE.
- 03Styles was surprised by Kairi Sane's release, especially during an ongoing storyline.
- 04The Motor City Machine Guns captured the WWE Tag Team Championships once during their tenure.
- 05Styles emphasized the confusion surrounding the recent roster changes.
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AJ Styles, who retired from wrestling earlier this year at Royal Rumble 2026 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 42 weekend, shared his heartfelt reaction to the recent releases of major WWE stars on his podcast, 'Phenomenally Retro.' Styles expressed his confusion over the release of the Motor City Machine Guns, a legendary tag team he deeply admires, stating, 'I freaking love those guys.' He speculated that the decision likely stemmed from factors like 'space and time and money,' but admitted he did not want to know the exact reasons behind the releases. Styles also commented on the surprising release of Kairi Sane, noting that it caught him off guard as she was performing well alongside Asuka in a tag team. He expressed concern for Sane's future in wrestling, questioning whether she would continue her career or return to Stardom, a prominent wrestling promotion in Japan. The uncertainty surrounding these releases raises questions about WWE's future roster decisions.
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