Recently, it was reported that the former WWE Champion AJ Styles re-signed with WWE. Now, we got more details regarding the AJ Styles new lucrative contract that signed with Vince McMahon’s promotion.
Fightful Select confirmed that The Phenomenal AJ Styles in fact, re-signed with WWE. This report noted that the company expected him to have plenty of offers once his contract expired, which is why they rushed to extend his deal even before he could begin communicating with other promotions.
“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,” stated the report.
Styles also always made it clear that he wants to retire in WWE. This report further stated that AJ Styles deserved every penny and that it won’t take too much for the company to make it back.
“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,” stated the report.