This possibility seems further away with each passing week because neither superstar is young in his career (Styles is nearing the end of his career) and they’re still on separate brands three years into the current brand split. It would be a shame, however, if WWE didn’t capitalize on the rich history between AJ and Finn, with both being leaders of the famous Bullet Club at different times in Japan (which WWE oddly doesn’t acknowledge).
The only time they’ve ever met in WWE history was in October 2017 at the TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs event in an impromptu match after Bray Wyatt, who Balor was supposed to face, came down with a case of the mumps. The match between Balor and Styles was extremely well-received by fans (including myself), signifying that delving deeper into a storyline between these guys would draw much intrigue and money to the company.
It doesn’t even necessarily matter if a rivalry between the superstars individually develops or, if the superstars perhaps were to form a group with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows as heels or babyfaces. Maybe faces would be a better option right now to give fans something different to sink their teeth into because The Undisputed Era is currently a heel faction and is still under the WWE umbrella despite NXT being a completely separate brand.
Vince McMahon would probably need to do a brand unification if that were to ever happen because they are currently on different brands. This does not matter that much anyway, because at this point, the Wild Card Rule seems a bit pointless. I just thought I’d throw the idea out there because SummerSlam is quickly approaching, and this would be a huge money match. I’m also fully aware that I am not the first person to suggest this idea. This would give WWE a new direction and a brand-new feel that would always be welcome in a business that prides itself on constant evolution (just ask Triple H since he was a part of the group Evolution).
Vince McMahon and WWE clearly love AJ Styles and his in-ring abilities, and while Finn Balor does not have the look or the size of a typical WWE superstar, he has an it-factor that clearly resonates with crowds.