Backstage at the Legacy Arena, AJ Styles gave a good look at the World title he had as he held it by it's strap, allowing it to sway in front of his face. He was dressed in all black, a T-shirt, and sweatpants. Renee Young stood nearby and nodded to the camera to begin filming.

Renee Young: Hello, I'm Renee Young and standing with me at this time is the reigning EBWF World Champion: AJ Styles. Tonight he goes one on one with Finn Balor. AJ, how are you feeling heading into this contest?

Styles threw his gold over his shoulder and smirked.

AJ Styles: What's wrong, Renee? Are you upset?

Renee Young: What reason do I have to be upset?

AJ Styles: Because I'm going to beat your boy tonight.

Renee Young: Finn Balor is not my boy.

AJ Styles: Don't give me that. Our viewing audience might buy into your crap but I know better. He's your boy. Don't try and hide your favoritism.

Renee Young: Finn Balor is a very talented young man but I-

Styles stopped her and stared even deeper towards the announcer. Except the smirk that once graced his face had now faded.

AJ Styles: You've never shown any favoritism, blah blah blah, You're an upstanding, unbiased journalists, aren't you? Like I just told you..I know better. You're the new voice of this company. You should be praising me for the tireless work I've put into making this company. Instead you spend your valuable time praising men like Jimmy Havoc.

Renee Young: I believe your issue is not with Finn Balor or myself.

AJ Styles: My "issue" is with anyone who refuses to acknowledge me as the best wrestler in the world. Jimmy Havoc is a guy who seems to fit that description. I've been patient and after I get my payback at Royal Rumble I'm going to move forward to another WrestleMania Main Event where only the best of the best compete.

Styles made a motion with his hand to inform Renee that it would be best if she leave. After a curtesy nod, Young did just that and exited the scene.

AJ Styles: Finn Balor? You think you have what it takes to be in the main event with me? You think you have what it takes to beat me? Why? Because you did really well in Japan?

His voice is dripping with sarcasm, of course.

AJ Styles: From what I gather, you pride yourself on being a Irish snob. But it's people like you that exemplify why Ireland is in such a state of decay. Impressionable, stupid drones probably think they should strive to be someone like you. A wannabe Rockstar that's done really well for himself. It's a shame, really. You do possess some talent. But you don't have the brains, fortitude or... much of anything else to go along with it.

Styles shrugged his shoulders.

AJ Styles: And just like everyone else who finds pleasure in stepping up to challenge me, I won't show you an ounce of sympathy. If you're so interested in brutality, then I'd suggest you pay real close attention. Because my form of brutality is quick, merciless, and agonizingly painful. But I realize it might be hard to give your undivided attention when you're choking on your teeth. This isn't Japan. This is the EBWF. This is my yard. This is real. And this type of shit fuels me. It tells me that I can't fail to the likes of someone like you. That I won't allow someone like you and all that you stand for to be triumphant over me. I have too much to fight for and you won't EVER have what it takes to stop me! And there's nothing sweet about that!

Styles held up the Bullet Club gesture and threw it down in a sign of disrespect. A sly smirk appeared as the World Champion stepped out of the scene.