AJ Styles details uncomfortable experience during WrestleMania weekend

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However, speaking on the most recent edition of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles noted that he told the fans he won’t be taking any pictures because he was with his family. But he was still swarmed by the fans. The former WWE Champion detailed how one fan, in particular, came too close to him before security finally escorted Styles to the elevator.

“I’m not taking pictures because once I start, I’ll never stop. So if I have my family with me, I can’t do that. I said, ‘Hey, I’m not taking pictures right now. I’m sorry.’ And they just swarmed me like bees. Even this one guy, even though I told him no pictures, he was walking and laying on me and stuff like that. I’m like, ‘Whoa! Whoa!’ And finally, security was able to find me and take me to the elevator,” Styles said.

AJ Styles further noted that although he understood the fans’ perspective, they needed to respect the performers’ privacy when demanded.

“I understand that they think they know the superstars because they’ve watched them for so long, but at the same time, you’ve got to remember that they’re real people. It can get overwhelming when that many people swarm you like that. I get it. No means no with pictures and whatnot. If they ask you not to, chill out,” Styles added. [H/T: WrestlePurists on X]

You can check out the conversation in the video below:

Unfortunately, AJ Styles was not the only one involved in an unfortunate altercation with the fans during the WrestleMania weekend. WWE Hall of Famer Sean Waltman, and current roster stars, including CM Punk, Dominik Mysterio, Oba Femi, and Damian Priest, had their share of unpleasant fan interactions.

AJ Styles comments on Brock Lesnar seemingly retiring at WrestleMania 42

Former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar locked horns with Oba Femi in the opening contest of Night Two of WrestleMania 42. The Ruler dominated the bout and pinned The Beast Incarnate within five minutes. After the match, Lesnar was overcome with emotions, and he took off his gloves and wrestling boots, suggesting his retirement from in-ring action.

In the same edition of his podcast, AJ Styles shared his honest opinion about Brock Lesnar losing the match and seemingly retiring from professional wrestling. He also opined that Oba Femi would be a big star in the future.

“If Brock has indeed retired, good for him man. I get it, I understand it. You know the crazy thing that most people don’t think about is John Cena, Brock and myself are all the same age right? So I get it, I understand it, your body’s breaking down at this point. No matter how great a shape or how much you’ve wrestled in the last couple years or whatever… You’re not gonna beat time man. Father time’s going to get you and you’re trying not to hurt yourself just to get to that last match. So, kudos to Brock for doing the job. Oba’s going to be a big star because of it. I think it’s a good thing.” [H/T: WrestleTalk]

Only time will tell whether Brock Lesnar returns to WWE programming in the future or if we saw the last of him at WrestleMania 42.