Brett Lauderdale addresses controversy involving AJ Styles' son Avery
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Brett Lauderdale, owner of GCW, has responded to criticism aimed at Avery Styles, son of WWE star AJ Styles. Arik Cannon commented on social media that Avery did not assist in setting up the venue before his recent match at GCW Rude Awakening in Minneapolis. AJ Styles defended his son, indicating that he was there to wrestle, not to set up. Lauderdale refrained from taking sides but emphasized that Avery, being new to the profession, deserves understanding as he learns from early career experiences. Avery lost his match against Marcus Mathers at the event.
- •Avery Styles faced Marcus Mathers at GCW Rude Awakening.
- •AJ Styles defended his son against criticism from Arik Cannon.
- •Brett Lauderdale spoke on the controversy via social media.
- •Lauderdale expressed the need for grace for the young wrestler.
- •Avery is expected to learn from this early career incident.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — GCW's Brett Lauderdale Comments On Recent Controversy Involving Son Of WWE's AJ Styles
"GCW's Brett Lauderdale has addressed the controversy surrounding AJ Styles' son Avery, who was criticized for not helping set up the venue before his debut.
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