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#3 Grayson Waller criticizes WWE Superstar AJ Styles

Rising WWE Superstar Grayson Waller took a shot at AJ Styles ahead of their upcoming match on NXT. During his recent appearance on The Bump, Waller claimed The Phenomenal One is not performing at his best. He remains confident of his victory over the former world champion. Here's what he had to say about AJ Styles:

"I'm not giving away my game plan here. Are you kidding me? I'm not that silly. AJ Styles right now - he's not performing like he has in the past. This is a mental game.(...) this isn't a physical game. Next week he is gonna punch me in the face, he's gonna kick me in the head, he's gonna do all these things but at the end of the day, Grayson Waller is gonna win that match. And I'm not gonna tell you how I'm gonna do it but trust me it's gonna happen like everything else I say. It happens," said Grayson Waller.

AJ Styles and Waller began feuding after The Phenomenal One challenged Waller to an impromptu match. The two superstars are scheduled to lock horns next week in what will be Styles' first in-ring battle in NXT.

Earlier this week, AJ Styles faced his former tag team partner Omos on RAW. He ultimately lost, and the match marked the end of their alliance. Fans are now hopeful of seeing Styles being booked strongly as a singles superstar.