Last week, a prominent WWE Superstar found himself surprised by his draft to SmackDown during this year’s Draft event’s Night One. Among the notable names joining the blue brand are AJ Styles, Bianca Belair, Carmelo Hayes, Randy Orton, The Bloodline, Nia Jax, LA Knight, and Andrade.
In a backstage clip shared by WWE, The Phenomenal One AJ Styles candidly shared his initial reaction to the draft. “See there, I thought I was going to RAW. But it seems they have to protect their champions. So we know what’s gonna happen at Backlash,” Styles remarked.
Looking ahead, AJ Styles is slated to vie for WWE’s top honor at Backlash: France after a series of riveting encounters. His recent journey saw him clash with LA Knight at WrestleMania XL, where he faced defeat but quickly rebounded with a victory on SmackDown, earning himself a coveted shot at Cody Rhodes’ championship.
Since his arrival at WWE in 2016, AJ Styles has carved out a legendary career, amassing a slew of accolades and cementing his status as one of the company’s premier talents.
With two world championship reigns under his belt and a track record of delivering stellar performances, Styles stands poised to reclaim the top spot at Backlash: France by besting Rhodes in a highly anticipated title showdown.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes, having concluded a compelling narrative, now reigns supreme as the holder of wrestling’s most prestigious championship. Despite past setbacks, Rhodes secured the title at this year’s WrestleMania, vanquishing Roman Reigns in a monumental victory.
