AJ Styles may be done inside the ring, but his next chapter in WWE is already taking shape and now hes breaking down exactly how he evaluates new talent. After stepping away from in-ring competition and moving into a scouting and mentoring position, Styles has now revealed the specific traits hes targeting when evaluating talent giving a clear look at how he plans to approach the job moving forward. Speaking on the Phenomenally Retro podcast on April 24, 2026, Styles made it clear that hes treating scouting as a full-time commitment, not something hes casually stepping into. He then explained what actually drives him in this role and its not just finding talent, but helping develop it from the ground up. From there, Styles laid out the framework hes currently using to judge potential, pointing to five core qualities he believes matter most in wrestling right now. But heres where his approach shifts Styles says hes not looking for the perfect, complete package. Instead, hes focused on potential finding talent with something to build on, rather than expecting everything to already be there. The WWE Hall of Famer also pointed out how much the right character can change everything for a performer something hes clearly factoring into how he evaluates talent. This lines up with what Triple H previously revealed about Styles transition that after stepping away from wrestling, he tested out creative and producing roles before landing in a spot that actually fits what he enjoys. Now, with Styles spelling out exactly what hes looking for, his new role feels locked in and its all about spotting potential early and turning it into something bigger. Do you think AJ Styles approach to scouting talent is the right move for WWE, or should they be focusing on more complete performers from the start? Let us know your thoughts. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
