According to PWInsider, WWE plans to move AJ Styles from SmackDown to Raw in the coming weeks. Styles marked his return to WWE television as the 21st entrant in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, making his first appearance since October 4, 2024, when he faced Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown.
The potential brand shift comes as WWE utilizes its recently introduced Transfer Window system, which allows roster movement outside the traditional WWE Draft.
Several superstars have already taken advantage of this new initiative, with Damian Priest and The Miz transitioning to SmackDown while A-Town Down Under moved to Raw.
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There’s been talk of AJ Styles potentially moving to the RAW brand in the weeks ahead.
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During the Royal Rumble match, Styles had a notable confrontation with Logan Paul, prompting WWE analyst Sam Roberts to share his perspective on a potential development.
I was hoping that we would get to see AJ Styles, and not only did we get to see AJ Styles, but by the way, I wouldn’t be surprised if AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul is where we are headed [WrestleMania 41] based on their interaction.
Jey Uso won the Men’s Royal Rumble match by last eliminating John Cena, earning a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
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