Sports · Football · 1 hr ago
AJ Styles Reportedly Considered for WWE Talent Scouting Role
AJ Styles may take on a larger backstage role in WWE NXT, focusing on talent scouting and the WWE ID program.
The former WWE Champion retired from in-ring competition in January 2026 and has since worked as an NXT producer and temporarily coached at the Performance Center.
The WWE ID program identifies and develops independent wrestling talent, an area where Styles’ experience across multiple promotions could be useful.
Styles is not expected to replace Shawn Michaels as NXT’s lead executive.
Michaels is reportedly expected to take on Bruce Prichard’s responsibilities after WrestleMania 43, while CM Punk is being prepared to oversee NXT.
WWE has not officially confirmed Styles’ plans, and another person is reportedly being considered to lead the developmental brand.
The possible changes are part of a wider backstage restructuring expected after WrestleMania 43.
AJ Styles is reportedly being considered for a larger backstage role focused on talent scouting and WWE’s ID program.
The plans have not been confirmed as an official decision.
Styles has worked behind the scenes in NXT since retiring from in-ring competition in January 2026.
He has worked as an NXT producer and temporarily coached at the Performance Center.
The report says Styles is not expected to take over Shawn Michaels’ responsibilities overseeing NXT.
- Who
- AJ Styles is reportedly being considered for the role.
- What
- He may become more involved in scouting talent and the WWE ID program.
- When
- The report was published on November 14, 2026; Styles retired from in-ring competition in January 2026.
- Where
- WWE NXT and the Performance Center.
- Why
- WWE is reportedly preparing for backstage restructuring, and Styles’ experience across multiple promotions may help with recruitment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Styles retired from in-ring competition and began contributing behind the scenes.
Wrestlezone reported that Styles was being considered for talent scouting and the WWE ID program.
- Proposed focus
- Talent scouting and the WWE ID program
- Current NXT work
- Producer
- Coaching
- Temporarily filled in at the Performance Center
- Retirement
- January 2026
- Report publication
- November 14, 2026
What people are saying
nobody had confirmed those plans as an official decision