AJ Styles doesn't want Sami Zayn to be a transitional champion in WWE.
What happened?
AJ Styles spoke on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast about Sami Zayn's title win at WWE Night of Champions 2026.
Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther for the WWE Championship.
Why it matters for AJ Styles
AJ Styles thinks Sami Zayn is more than capable of being a world champion.
He's interested in seeing what Sami does next, especially with his first title defense against Cody Rhodes on July 6, 2026.
What comes next?
Sami Zayn will defend his title at SummerSlam, one of the big four PLEs.
AJ Styles wonders who Sami's opponent will be, mentioning possibilities like Gunther or Cody.
AJ Styles discussed the potential storyline, expressing his desire to enjoy wrestling without knowing what's going to happen.
He hates the idea of the title changing hands frequently, thinking it's not good for business.
Sami Zayn's title win has sparked interest in what's to come, with AJ Styles eager to see the next step.
AJ Styles' son, Avery Styles, recently made his pro-wrestling debut.
The buildup to SummerSlam will be interesting, with Sami Zayn's title defense being a key part of the story.