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Styles – the reigning and defending WWE Champion – was quizzed about the show by Daily Star Online.

He was speaking to this website at the launch event of new game WWE 2K19 – for which he is the cover star – at the WWE Performance Centre in Orlando, Florida.

The 41-year-old admitted he had not yet watched landmark indie show All In, but had seen the highlights.

And the champ had some kind words for event organisers Cody and The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson.Styles was once in a similar position to Cody, being considered the best American indie wrestler in the world – competing at the top in the US and Japan.

Styles told Daily Star Online: “I did not watch All In. I watched the highlights.

"And good for them, man, they did great. Those guys are my friends and I am happy for them.

"I am happy with their success, I hope they continue to do it. This is good for business for everybody.

"When there is someone to compete against it is good for everyone and steps everybody's game up."

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Styles is at the top of his game – being one of the most popular and successful wrestlers in WWE and the face of SmackDown Live.

He spent the better part of two decades away from WWE, famously declining an offer from Vince McMahon’s firm in 2002.

The Phenomenal One forged his own legacy as he ended up topping the card in any promotion he wrestled for – gaining a massive cult following and critical acclaim.

AJ won the WWE Championship in his first year, and is now on his second reign, currently holding the belt for 316 days.

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Cody meanwhile – son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes – left WWE shortly after Styles debut, citing creative frustration, and has gone on the enjoy a career renaissance as the American Nightmare.

The Young Bucks have never wrestled for WWE, but are international sensations with a huge following – being regarded as one of the greatest tag teams of all time.

The trio set up All In as a celebration of indie wrestling and it is regarded as the biggest show of its kind ever, and it also saw Cody win the legendary NWA Championship.

All three are also key members of the Bullet Club, a faction who have become one of the biggest things in wrestling the world over outside WWE.

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The 5ft 11in, 218lb, Styles is known for his seamless mix of technical grappling, such as the Calf Crasher, and high-flying techniques, including the Phenomenal Forearm.

His debut at the Royal Rumble in 2016 has already become part of WWE folklore – being viewed more than 15 million times on the WWE YouTube channel.

AJ is also a two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, a belt regarded as one of the biggest prizes in professional wrestling – being held by legends such as Brock Lesnar, Antonio Inoki, Vader, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Kazuchika Okada.

Styles will defend his WWE Championship against Samoa Joe on the WWE Super Show-Down on October 6.

WWE 2K19 is due to release on October 9 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.