WWE star AJ Styles blown away by praise from wrestling legend: 'I'm just flattered'

A.J. Styles talks to Fox News Digital about the recent praise he received from The Undertaker.

A.J. Styles has been one of the top stars in professional wrestling since he burst onto the scene as the high-flying X-Division leader in TNA Wrestling.

It’s been nearly 22 years since he made his debut with TNA Wrestling, and in those more than two decades of climbing his way to the top, Styles’ superstardom went to new heights when he made his debut at the Royal Rumble in 2016.

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A.J. Styles makes his entrance during SmackDown at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on April 19, 2024. (WWE/Getty Images)

Since then, Styles has been a two-time WWE champion, a three-time United States champion and a one-time Intercontinental champion. He and Omos won what’s now known as the World Tag Team Championship. With those accolades, Styles was the 15th Grand Slam champion.

He also participated in The Undertaker’s last match in WWE – a cinematic Boneyard Match that took place on the first night of WrestleMania 36 in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark Calaway, gave Styles some major praise on his "Six Feet Under" podcast. He compared him to the great Shawn Michaels because of his in-ring ethic and ability to make anyone look good in the ring.

Styles responded to the compliments in an interview with Fox News Digital.

The Rock and The Undertaker fight during the second night of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 7, 2024. (WWE/Getty Images)

"It’s big praise coming from someone like him," he said. "‘Taker is a legend, no doubt about it, respected by everyone in the business. If you’ve ever met him, he’s such a likable