Wrestling legend Bully Ray has accused AJ Styles of going into business for himself during his fiery promo on this week’s WWE RAW. Speaking on the Busted Open Podcast, Ray claimed the promo felt like an unscripted shoot, a move he noted is highly out of character for the veteran performer.
The segment in question saw an emotional Styles express deep dissatisfaction with his current role in WWE, suggesting someone in the company is actively working against him. Styles heightened fan speculation by referencing his recently released friends, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and posting a cryptic hourglass image to his social media days prior.
When asked who Styles might have been targeting, Bully Ray was direct in his assessment of the promo’s authenticity.
“I don’t know, but I’m shocked that AJ Styles went into business for himself and started shooting on the microphone. That normally never happens, and he did it last night, ’cause that was a straight-up shoot, brother.” (h/t Busted Open Podcast)
Ray’s comments pour gasoline on the already swirling rumors that Styles is preparing for a major character shift, possibly a full-blown heel turn. This on-air frustration aligns with his recent storyline struggles, including multiple losses for the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio.
The situation leaves fans questioning whether this is the beginning of a new storyline or a sign of legitimate friction, with WWE’s next move on television now under intense scrutiny.