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AJ Styles Declines To Sign AEW Title at WWE Show Citing Young Bucks

A viral TikTok of the Tampa exchange renewed chatter about his future, with his public stance favoring a WWE finish.

Overview

  • During a WWE live event in Tampa, a fan asked AJ Styles to autograph an AEW World Championship replica, and he declined on camera.
  • Styles replied, "Nick, Matt, I love ya. I can’t sign this though," referencing the Young Bucks and their shared Bullet Club history in NJPW.
  • The clip, credited to TikTok user Jose16_5, spread widely after being shared by outlets including Fightful and VICE.
  • Coverage noted the exchange occurred the same night AEW’s Worlds End crowned MJF as world champion.
  • Reports highlight ongoing fan speculation about a potential AEW move, while noting Styles has said he plans to finish his career with WWE.