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AJ Styles Says Vince McMahon Wanted His Japanese Persona in WWE

Styles credited his Japan run for shaping his career, saying, “I may not have made it to WWE without Japan.” After debuting in 2016, he revealed McMahon encouraged him to stay true to that version of himself. “Vince wanted me to be who I was in Japan,” Styles said, adding that authenticity helped him connect instantly with fans. Now, following Cena, he is set to retire next year.