Top 5 reasons why AJ Styles signed a new WWE contract

After months of conjectures and unending speculations, it's official now that AJ Styles has finally signed a new contract with the WWE.

The Phenomenal One has been influential in ascending SmackDown Live to the very top of the wrestling industry, with many in the wrestling community claiming it to be a much better show than Monday Night Raw.

While the details of the new contract are still unknown, the former WWE Champion has finally silenced all the rumors that were doing the rounds about him having second thoughts in re-signing with Vince McMahon's billion dollar company.

.@AJStylesOrg introduces a new member of his family, and re-signs with #WWE! https://t.co/oxiOvwznQF

— WWE (@WWE) March 19, 2019

Ever since storming his way into the squared circle in 2016, the 41-year old mega-superstar has been pushed as the face of SmackDown Live and has remained a pivotal component in delivering some of the most compelling matches on the main roster.

Not to forget his incredibly illustrious 371-days WWE title reign which is publicly recognized as the longest WWE Championship reign in SmackDown's history.

Considering that The Prince of Phenomenal is now engaged in an emotionally riveting feud with Randy Orton, there's no denying that we could be getting another classic from the former United States Champion at WrestleMania 35.

Regardless of the rumors that coerced us to believe that Styles might jump ship to All Elite Wrestling, one still wonders what did Vince McMahon lay on the table that led to the Phenomenal One re-signing with the WWE?

So without further ado, let's dive deep and analyze the 5 biggest reasons why A.J. Styles has signed a new contract with the WWE.

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#1 Working a strictly limited schedule on the main roster

Will The Phenomenal One work a limited schedule?

It's commendable that a superstar like A.J. Styles is still churning out classics with average in-ring performers, at this day and age.

The 41-year old Superstar continues to be one of the most hard-working members within the squared circle and has justified his versatility every time he steps foot between the ropes.

Despite being such a proficient competitor, he's always on the road. His last WWE Championship reign saw him working headlining live events and television shows on a weekly basis.

Considering that there were rumors of The Phenomenal One wanting to work a limited schedule in his WWE contract, a deal here could see him working under a more similar contract as Randy Orton.

Since Styles has always endorsed the idea of giving time to his loved ones, a limited schedule here would see him working television and just a limited number of house shows.

#2 Vince McMahon really sees him as a major asset to the WWE

Does Vince really like Styles?

With the inception of All Elite Wrestling, many had predicted that The Young Bucks and Cody Rhodes would be putting their best foot forward to secure AJ Styles' services in 2019.

While many of us felt it was a likely prospect, Vince McMahon's fantastic business acumen coerced The Phenomenal One to sign on the dotted line.

There's no denying that WWE cannot afford to lose A.J. Styles. They have a whole brand centered around him from the last two years and that is a definite testament to what the 41-year old superstar means to the WWE.

The creative team also initiated a blockbuster angle between Vince McMahon and AJ Styles where the Chairman of the Board admitted that he and Styles are a lot alike.

Since the former United States Champion has silenced the management with his uncompromising talent and athletic prowess, Vince McMahon certainly views him as a major asset to his company.

If your boss is centering an entire brand around you for the last two years, then it definitely means that he sees something special in you, and that's the case here.

#3 Planning AJ Styles Vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36

Will we see these two settle the score for good?

Another possible reason why AJ Styles will continue to remain a major star on the main roster is due to his ability to deliver incredibly engaging matches.

While the former WWE Champion has churned classics with the likes of Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe, Dean Ambrose, and Sami Zayn, his blockbuster collision with Brock Lesnar remains an ideal favorite here.

In my humble opinion, the story that Styles told that night at Survivor Series with Brock Lesnar was intriguing enough to sell an arena.

Although the former WWE Champion was looking to settle the score last year, Bryan's shocking heel turn led to the Phenomenal One dropping the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, thus, delaying the sequel.

Since Brock Lesnar is heavily rumored to jump ship to SmackDown Live after WrestleMania 35, preparing a long-term rivalry with The Phenomenal One for WrestleMania 36 could be worth a billion dollars.

With FOX sports expecting a more athletic version of sports entertainment from the WWE, Vince McMahon could really capitalize on the opportunity and tell a blockbuster story between the two.

#4 Jumping ship to Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania 35

The former WWE Champion is an experienced man

After making his much-hyped debut in the WWE in 2016, A.J. Styles immediately propelled to the very top by receiving rave reactions and reviews from critics and fans alike.

While he openly admitted that Vince McMahon never saw him as a major star, his in-ring confidence and prowess coerced The Chairman to think otherwise.

Despite the fact that he was drafted to SmackDown Live under the brand extension, he remained pretty influential in his short tenure on Monday Night Raw,

The veteran was involved in absolute classic feuds with Roman Reigns and John Cena where the latter feud saw him turn heel and take the red brand by storm.

Since he's built quite a resume for himself on the blue brand, there's a genuine possibility that Vince McMahon might be wanting him to jump ship from team blue to team red.

A blockbuster shake-up after WrestleMania 35 would certainly bring an element of rejuvenation on the flagship show considering how much Monday Night Raw has struggled to deliver any significant storyline.

#5 Finally forming a villainous stable with Finn Balor

Are we ready for this?

It's been a long, long time since A.J. Styles has portrayed the bad guy on WWE television. The former WWE Champion has been an influential babyface on the main roster and continues to be one of the top merchandise sellers in the entire industry.

While it's understandable why Vince McMahon continues to propel him as a white-meat good guy, a possible heel turn in the future could only make things compelling heading into the summer.

A superstar that would genuinely benefit from a potential A.J. Styles' heel turn is none other than Finn Balor. Considering that the company has been endorsing the end of The Shield, the Chairman of the Board certainly needs another monstrous stable to run the show.

Since both Finn Balor and A.J. Styles have been part of wrestling's most successful stable in the 21st century, aligning them could see SmackDown Live becoming the most engaging television in the entire industry.

Furthermore, a decision of this stature would see them gravitate more eyes to the product, with Finn Balor eventually becoming a major star on the main roster.