dailyloe.com – WWE superstar Dragon Lee is using the Styles Clash finishing move with explicit permission from its originator, the now-retired AJ Styles. Lee revealed this during an interview with Joey Karni. He explained it as an honor bestowed upon him by the legend. This follows their tag team partnership from August 2025 to early January 2026.
The duo captured the World Tag Team Titles on Monday Night Raw in October of that period. With Styles retired from in-ring competition, Lee now carries forward his legacy. He expressed profound respect for the opportunity given to him. Lee emphasized that he earned this honor through his performance.
“Man, just imagine how is my life,” Dragon Lee said to Joey Karni. “Being with the greatest of all time, Rey Mysterio, and now, being with the greatest of all time, AJ Styles.” He stated that nobody simply gave him these opportunities. Lee believes he earned every single chance through his consistent effort in the ring.
“Now, I took the Styles Clash, as honor from AJ but, not because I choose,” Lee continued in the interview. “They asked, and he told me, ‘It’s yours my brother…'” He said he earned respect from both the locker room and legends like Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles. Lee described this recognition as unbelievable and a dream come true.
He wants to honor AJ Styles every time he steps into the ring. Lee also aims to honor Rey Mysterio and his Mexican heritage with each performance. He dedicates his work to all the fans who watch and buy tickets for WWE events. This gesture coincides with a major honor for AJ Styles himself.
AJ Styles is scheduled for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 17th. The ceremony will be held at Dolby Live in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is set to begin at 11:45 PM EST. This formal recognition celebrates Styles’ legendary career in professional wrestling.
