[WATCH] WWE star AJ Styles makes NOAH return after 8 and a half years

AJ Styles fought Naomichi Marufiji at NOAH Destination 2024

AJ Styles is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, who traveled across the world and proved himself why he is the Phenomenal One. Styles is a major star in WWE, however in known for his time in TNA & NJPW. Styles have a great legacy in Japan and achieved monumental success, before joining WWE. Styles recently made his Japanese return to Pro-Wrestling NOAH & shared his experience wrestling in Japan after eight years for Pro-Wrestling NOAH, representing WWE.

AJ Styles secures win at NOAH Destination

AJ Styles recently made his appearance at NOAH Destination 2024 pay-per-view to face the Japanese legend Naomichi Marufiji in his retirement tour. Styles vs Marufuji co-main evented the show and showcased one of the best matches of the event. They delivered a 25-minute tough match with the ‘Phenomenal One’ walking out victorious in the end, showing respect to Marufiji.

世界最高峰のプロレスを見せつけた、2人の天才。AJスタイルズと丸藤正道が握手！！！！🔻7.13日本武道館大会・ABEMA PPV独占生中継！今からでも見られる！https://t.co/3F3W9NcLqq#noah_ghc #DESTINATION2024 pic.twitter.com/N7SwpZK2PV

— プロレスリング・ノア ｜PRO WRESTLING NOAH (@noah_ghc) July 13, 2024

Styles on facing Naomichi Marufiji

After the match, Styles appeared on the poet-match media event and shared his experience wrestling Naomicji Marufiji and appreciated him for who he is. He praised him saying that he is one of the Japanese best and is happy to share the ring with him. He felt that Marufiji took him to the edge, where his experience played out, but securing a win against him proved himself. Styles said that if there is anyone who can claim that is Phenomenal, it will be Naomichi Marufiji.

📢7.13日本武道館バックステージコメントAJスタイルズ「才能のある素晴らしい選手だった。AJスタイルズの真価を証明するためには凄い選手に勝つ必要があった。マルフジはAJスタイルズの力を最大限に引き出してくれた」1/3#noah_ghc #WWE #DESTINATION2024 pic.twitter.com/NFu4QEP7Pr

— プロレスリング・ノア ｜PRO WRESTLING NOAH (@noah_ghc) July 13, 2024

Styles of Japanese fans

AJ Styles when asked about Japanese fans said that he has special respect for the Japanese fans, as they are the ones who make the matches and not the wrestlers. He said that the world needs to learn how a pro-wrestler needs to be respected, by the Japanese fans, as they understand everything and appreciate them.

Styles on Japanese talents he wanted to fight

Styles was asked about which fighter he likes to fight with. Which, Styles said that there are a lot of good fighters on the roster. He claims that it is the first step as WWE & NOAH working together and believes that there could be a talent swap to have Japanese & American experience. That is the best way to go, which helped him to be the man he is.

📢7.13日本武道館バックステージコメントAJスタイルズ「（試合をしたい選手は？）たくさんいる。いい選手が大勢いるから。今日の試合が第一歩だ。いまの自分があるのは日本の経験があったおかげ。リスペクトされる選手になりたいなら日本で経験を積むべきだ」2/3#noah_ghc #WWE #DESTINATION2024 pic.twitter.com/UbALRC4Ae2

— プロレスリング・ノア ｜PRO WRESTLING NOAH (@noah_ghc) July 13, 2024

AJ Styles on WWE Japan tour

Styles said that he will be back in Japan in two weeks with the WWE roster for WWE’s tour in Japan and several stars are coming along with him. He said that the Japanese stars such as Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane will also be back.

📢7.13日本武道館バックステージコメントAJスタイルズ「2週間後のWWEの日本公演でまた帰ってくる。過密スケジュールだが、今日の試合も自分が望んだこと。イヨ・スカイもカイリ・セインも帰ってくる。日本の皆さんが見たい選手が見られるよ」3/3#noah_ghc #WWE #DESTINATION2024 pic.twitter.com/8A9Pn3elsQ

— プロレスリング・ノア ｜PRO WRESTLING NOAH (@noah_ghc) July 13, 2024

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