“You're only as old as you feel, and I feel pretty young. I've got one ...” — A.J. Styles Quote

You're only as old as you feel, and I feel pretty young. I've got one gear, and till it gets reversed, I'm going all out.

Who would have ever thought that, within a couple months of getting into the WWE, that I'd be wrestling in the main event for the world championship? Then, nine months after getting here, actually being the world champion.

I busted my tail for so long, I'm just glad it's getting recognized now as part of the WWE. Because let's face it, the WWE is the biggest company out there when it comes to wrestling. I'm just happy that I'm being recognized as somebody who works hard, I guess.

I went to church when I was younger, but it was never something pushed down my throat or anything, which is a good thing. I found out for myself where I belonged.

I used almost every penny I ever made to build recording studios in every city I lived in. I don't have much to show for all the TV money except a lot of musical gear and a lot of songs.

Everything's challenging for me, singing-wise. I'm like an old truck with one gear left on it.

I always say, 'This will be my last 'Metal Gear.'

I was a 19 year old kid; I was 170 lbs soaking wet. I didn't have an identity. I didn't have a look. I didn't have the proper gear. I was just a young guy trying to be a wrestler. So, to be honest, WWE didn't even give me a second look.

Younger people obviously are more likely to openly express their political affiliations in terms of gear.