AJ Styles praises Zilla Fatu's WWE NXT debut
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Zilla Fatu made a notable WWE NXT debut during last week's episode, with AJ Styles expressing his admiration in a podcast. Styles described Fatu’s presence as intimidating and labeled his introduction as 'freaking awesome.' He was present backstage as the producer for the match Fatu interfered in, which ended in a no-contest. Fatu's run-in may affect the future NXT Championship contender.
- •Zilla Fatu debuted on WWE NXT last week.
- •AJ Styles called Fatu's presence 'freaking awesome.'
- •Styles was a producer for the match Fatu interrupted.
- •The match was ruled a no-contest after Fatu's interference.
- •Unclear who will challenge for the NXT Championship next.
- 9:22 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Comments On WWE NXT Debut Of 'Freaking Awesome' Zilla Fatu
"AJ Styles gushes over the WWE NXT debut of Zilla Fatu one week ago, describing the NXT star and former independent wrestler as "freaking awesome"
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