AJ Styles comments on unexpected brawl with LA Knight before WrestleMania 40
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

AJ Styles expressed his displeasure over a brawl with LA Knight that took place at a media event prior to WrestleMania 40. Styles noted that the altercation was not planned and came about after Knight attacked him following a thrown stool. He suffered a bloody nose during the scuffle. Despite the incident, Styles later faced Knight in the ring at WrestleMania 40, where Knight emerged victorious. Styles reflected on the clash, calling it 'bizarre and stupid,' but acknowledged it could have positive implications for their storyline.
- •AJ Styles and LA Knight clashed at a media event ahead of WrestleMania 40.
- •Styles said the brawl was unplanned and left him with a bloody nose.
- •Knight attacked after Styles threw a stool during their interviews.
- •The two wrestled at WrestleMania 40, with Knight winning the match.
- •Styles described the brawl as 'bizarre and stupid,' yet potentially beneficial for storytelling.
- 3:30 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Says LA Knight Brawl Ahead Of WWE WrestleMania 40 Wasn't Supposed To Happen
"Recalling his brawl with LA Knight ahead of their WWE WrestleMania 40 match, AJ Styles was none too pleased about the interaction.
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