AJ Styles: ‘I want more boos than Dominik Mysterio’

AJ Styles is not interested in being what he calls “a mediocre bad guy.”

The 46-year-old told Sports Illustrated recently that he wants to receive “more boos than Dominik Mysterio” when he’s in front of a live crowd.

“As bad, ugly, and mean as a heel is supposed to be, I’m going to be that guy,” said Styles. “When I step into an arena, I want more boos than Dominik Mysterio. That’s what I’m after. That’s my job, and I want to do it better than anybody.”

Styles even said that he’s only interested in wrestling The Rock, if The Rock is the babyface.

“Of course, I’m interested (in wrestling The Rock) but only if that means The Rock is turning babyface,” said Styles. “I’m not interested in being a mediocre bad guy. I want to bring this to a whole new level.”

Styles didn’t receive too many boos at WWE Backlash earlier this month as the crowd in Lyon delighted in singing “Il est vraiment phénoménal” (“He is really phenomenal”) during his match with Cody Rhodes. The song was popular in the 1990s and is often sung at soccer matches.

“I like to think I’m one of the few old school guys left,” Styles continued. “I look back and I’m so thankful I was able to pay off my house. That’s one of those things I hoped to do in my career, that I could do something I enjoy and provide for my family–and still have something left over for retirement. I’ve stuck with it long enough to take care of everyone who needed to be taken care of.”

Styles was eliminated in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament on Friday, losing to Randy Orton in the main event of SmackDown. He then worked the main event of two house shows this weekend, losing to Rhodes in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday and again in Macon, Georgia on Sunday.

Styles’ full interview with Sports Illustrated can be read here.

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