During a WWE live event in Tampa on Saturday night, AJ Styles attracted attention for declining a request involving the focus keyword, AJ Styles AEW title autograph. The incident unfolded after his match when a fan presented Styles with an AEW World Championship replica to sign, highlighting a rare cross-promotional moment between wrestling brands.
Fan’s Unusual Request Meets Respectful Refusal
As the action concluded at the Tampa venue, AJ Styles made his way to the aisle, meeting fans and signing autographs. The situation took an interesting turn when a fan approached him, holding out an AEW World Championship replica and requesting that Styles sign it for his brother. Despite the wrestler’s affection for the Young Bucks—his longtime friends and former Bullet Club allies from their days in Japan—Styles was firm in his boundaries. He asked the fan if the interaction was being recorded and shared a direct message for Nick and Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks.
“Is this on? Is it videotaping? Turn it back around,”
AJ Styles said.
“Nick, Matt, I love ya. I can’t sign this though.”
– AJ Styles, WWE Superstar
The fan responded playfully, pleading with Styles, but the superstar maintained his decision, moving along as WWE security stepped in to gently discourage further requests for the AEW signature.
Mixed Brand Loyalties and Crowd Reactions
The moment quickly circulated online, with one attendee commenting on social media,
“@jose16._5 Tampa live show, WWE CREW wasn’t happy ?? @All Elite Wrestling @WWE I love both WWE AND AEW …it’s just for the fun @Young Bucks ♬ original sound – Jose16_5suuuwee”
– Jose16_5suuuwee, Event Attendee
While Styles’ respectful nod to his past with the Bullet Club and connections to AEW personalities was evident, his choice not to sign the AEW title reflected the ongoing boundaries between competing wrestling promotions. The live event continued making headlines for other surprises as well: Gunther entertained fans with his memorable “6-7” gesture during his match with Je’Von Evans, and CM Punk participated in a surprise gender reveal, adding to the evening’s buzz.
What This Means for Wrestling Fans
AJ Styles’ interaction with the fan emphasized the close yet competitive nature of relationships in pro wrestling, particularly where brand loyalty is involved. Although Styles has a deep history with the Young Bucks from their Bullet Club days in Japan, his decision not to offer an AJ Styles AEW title autograph signals the clear lines between WWE and AEW. Moments like these captivate fans and fuel discussions about crossover appeal and respect among top performers, promising more high-profile stories at future events.
