On the September 8, 2025 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, AJ Styles faced El Grande Americano in a singles match, but it was his pre-match promo during a commercial break that drew significant attention. Styles openly hinted at growing dissatisfaction with his position inside WWE, referring to ongoing backstage tensions that have left him feeling isolated.
Styles Highlights Lack of Support From Former Allies
Addressing the live crowd, Styles revealed that, for the first time in his professional wrestling career, he found himself without the support of his usual teammates. He specifically mentioned the absence of his former partners Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and noted that Michin, another ally, now performs on SmackDown.
For the first time in my career, I’ve got no one watching my back. Gallows, Anderson, they’re not here. Michin, she’s on SmackDown. It’s like someone orchestrated a way for me not to win anymore, not to have help. I’ll let you make your own conclusions.
—AJ Styles
Hints at Internal Company Resistance and Future Determination
Styles hinted strongly that there are forces backstage working against him, suggesting a deliberate effort to push him out of the spotlight. Despite this, he promised to channel his frustration into his performance later that evening.
By the way, we are here right now and all over the world, but to rest everybody, is it a commercial break. I’m telling you something that you’re probably not supposed to hear, but somebody doesn’t want me here. What we’re going to do is you’re going to beat the piss out of Grande Americano tonight so that the person that doesn’t want me here anymore can feel a little bit of his pain and mine also.
—AJ Styles
Recent Developments Fuel Speculation About Styles’ WWE Future
This candid moment follows reports that AJ Styles had considered opportunities outside WWE before ultimately re-signing earlier this year. His recent enigmatic social media activity and remarks made by his son concerning his booking have compounded fans’ uncertainty over what lies ahead for Styles within the company.
