AJ Styles made his WWE debut at the Royal Rumble a few years ago and then debuted immediately on the main roster. At the time, many fans were shocked that he didn't have to spend time in NXT but in a new interview, the current United States Champion has revealed why that was never an option for him.
"I wasn’t the youngest guy, going through NXT was not going to be an option unless you’re talking about a month just to get used to everything and learn how WWE works," he explains. "Literally, everything worked out the way I needed it to."
"Sometimes, I’m very jealous of the people who went through NXT because they know each other so well. Time is of the essence for me to get to the main roster and do what I do." That's perfectly understandable and while it would have been amazing to see Styles in the developmental brand, things certainly worked out well for him on the main roster!