This past Friday, AJ Styles was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. He hung up his wrestling boots earlier this year at Royal Rumble, where he lost to Gunther in a career-threatening match. Recently, Nathan Frazer revealed how The Phenomenal One played a significant role in shaping his career.

AJ Styles had an iconic career in WWE. He is known for his exceptional in-ring work ethic and his key role in elevating SmackDown following the 2016 brand split. Throughout his career, he also mentored numerous wrestlers, with Nathan Frazer being one of the talents he has influenced.

On X, the 27-year-old star recently shared a photo of himself with Styles on the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame red carpet. He congratulated AJ and disclosed that he wouldn’t be where he is today without the two-time WWE Champion.

“Without AJ Styles, there is no Nathan Frazer. Congratulations to The Phenomenal One👊🏼🙏🏼,” Nathan Frazer wrote.

You can view Frazer’s post below.

With the veteran now part of the WWE Hall of Fame, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for him.

AJ Styles left the crowd silent with just a word at the WWE Hall of Fame 2026

AJ Styles headlined the WWE Hall of Fame 2026 alongside Stephanie McMahon. He was inducted by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

However, Styles’ emotional speech was brief. He reflected on his decade-long career with WWE and his retirement match at Royal Rumble, followed by his farewell address to fans on Monday Night RAW in Georgia.

In his speech, The Phenomenal One addressed whether he still missed wrestling by responding with a “no.” Styles revealed he now spends more time with his family and no longer has to miss important events. This highlighted the sacrifices wrestlers make, often missing family milestones.

That said, Styles’ retirement allows him to enjoy his personal life while securing his family’s financial future. His induction last Friday marked a significant milestone. It celebrates his contributions and legacy in sports entertainment.