Cruz Montana names AJ Styles as dream opponent in WWE NXT
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Cruz Montana, a star in WWE NXT, expressed his desire to face retired wrestler AJ Styles during an interview with Complex Graps. Montana believes a match against the WWE Hall of Famer represents his ultimate opportunity. Styles, who retired in January 2026, initially considered a cross-promotional match with Montana, but it never materialized. Montana also aims to face current champions such as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, emphasizing his eagerness to learn from any opponent. He is set to challenge for the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave.
- •Cruz Montana aims to face AJ Styles, calling it his 'ultimate match'.
- •Styles retired from in-ring competition in January 2026.
- •Montana last competed in TNA before joining WWE.
- •He expressed interest in matches with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.
- •Montana is set to challenge for the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT's Cruz Montana Names Retired Wrestler As 'Ultimate' Opponent
""WWE NXT" star Cruz Montana (formerly Mike Santana) points to a retired wrestler as his ultimate dream opponent.
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