Ricochet has openly challenged AJ Styles with a sharp taunt amid ongoing speculation about Styles’ potential move to AEW. As AJ Styles hints at retiring from WWE, Ricochet used the spotlight to assert that Styles would struggle to compete with him in AEW.
Ricochet Reacts Strongly to Talk of AJ Styles Joining AEW
Rumors have swirled around AJ Styles possibly leaving WWE to have a run in AEW, a move anticipated by many fans eager to see blockbuster matches. Despite these hopes, Ricochet strongly opposed the idea. Since shifting to a heel persona, Ricochet has regularly taunted opponents and fans online, dismissing AJ Styles’ chances in AEW. Previously, he labeled Styles as
“a loser who hasn’t won anything in years,”
questioning the need for AEW’s Tony Khan to sign The Phenomenal One.
Ricochet Confirms His Challenge With a Direct Message
Many initially believed Ricochet’s comments about Styles were merely provocative. However, he doubled down on this stance in a recent response to a Sportskeeda Wrestling Instagram reel that addressed his earlier remarks. Ricochet wrote plainly,
“I mean it. AJ [Styles] can’t hang with me. 👑”
reaffirming his confidence in surpassing Styles inside the ring.
Upcoming AEW Clash Puts Ricochet’s Focus on Another Rivalry
While Ricochet’s attention to AJ Styles remains heated, he currently has other pressing challenges. He, along with his group The Demand, is set to face The Hurt Syndicate—which includes MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin—in a Street Fight on the upcoming AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. The rivalry between these factions escalated following The Demand’s interference that cost Lashley and Benjamin the Tag Team Titles at All Out 2025, raising the stakes considerably for their showdown.
The animosity Ricochet shows towards AJ Styles alongside his ongoing AEW battles makes it clear he is not willing to welcome The Phenomenal One without confrontation. With no official announcement on Styles’ retirement or AEW signing, Ricochet’s provocations add tension to an already uncertain wrestling landscape, sparking anticipation about future matchups and rivalries.
