#5.) He needed the change
As mentioned, it’s been over two full years since AJ Styles turned babyface. It was two nights after WrestleMania 33 when AJ Styles cemented his face turn. Since then, he’s had a marvelous run, spending around half that time as WWE Champion in a record-setting second title reign.
With over 730-800 days having passed, it simply felt time for AJ Styles to have a fresh change in character. Not that he was getting stale, but the reality is that post-WWE title reign, he cooled down quite a bit as a babyface. It was a welcome change in character and one that has instantly made AJ Styles one of the hottest stars in the company again.
It could be the beginning of an incredible run.
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