AJ Styles, the WWE Hall of Famer, has revealed five must-have traits to crack the WWE roster.

What are the key traits?

Styles noted athletic ability, charisma, wrestling alone, talking on the mic, and drive as essential.

AJ Styles said on his podcast, “I don’t know if there’s ever been attributes that we have in wrestling that we want everybody to have. [For me] there’s athletic ability, there’s charisma, there’s wrestling alone, talking on the mic, and drive. That’s the five I have as of right now.”

Why is AJ Styles scouting?

After a phenomenal ten-year run in WWE as an in-ring performer, Styles will now spend his time searching for the promotion’s next big thing.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque detailed Styles’ transition to a front office role on Cody Rhodes’ podcast, stating Styles prefers a hands-on role.

Levesque added that Styles sat in on creative and production meetings but realized the writing and producer roles weren’t for him.

What comes next for AJ Styles?

As a scout, Styles could play a role with NXT, which has become a breeding ground for WWE stars.

Former NXT Champion Oba Femi recently dethroned the Beast Incarnate at WrestleMania 42, marking a potential changing of the guard.

Femi is not the only NXT alumnus to shake the table on the main roster, with Je’Von Evans and Trick Williams competing in title matches at WrestleMania.

On Monday, Ethan Page, Sol Ruca, and Zaria all debuted on RAW on Netflix, with former NXT Champion Joe Hendry set to join the RAW roster.

Over on SmackDown, Fatal Influence, Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Lainey Reid all debuted on WWE, attacking Charlotte Flair, Paige, Brie Bella, and Alexa Bliss.

AJ Styles has notably been a mild-mannered superstar who doesn’t hesitate to impart wisdom to young talent, making him a great fit for the scouting role.

Last year, Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans praised Styles for his constant mentorship, showcasing his ability to help develop young wrestlers.

With the recent retirements of wrestling icons John Cena and AJ Styles, a new era of WWE is upon us, and Styles is at the forefront of finding the next generation of stars.