“The guy is an athlete,” AJ Styles said in an interview when asked whether he respects Logan Paul. “But there’s a ton of athletes out there that don’t belong in our ring,” the pro wrestler added, taking a jab at the internet influencer-turned-wrestler.
AJ Styles, whose real name is Allen Niel Jones, is set to bang heads with Paul inside the WWE ring this April 2025 at the Golden 1 Center in California. And, let me just say, they’re making quite a wave online, with both athletes backed by their loyal fanbases.
The professional wrestler, regarded as one of the best in the world, has been in the WWE arena since 1998. He’s married to Wendy Etris and share four children together. Here’s everything you should know about the woman behind The Phenomenal One.
Who is AJ Styles’ Wife, Wendy Etris?
Wendy Etris was born in 1978 in North Carolina, which makes her 47 at the time of this writing. Despite being married to a Hall of Famer athlete, little is known about her childhood and whether she has siblings.
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Education and Career
As a teen, Etris and her family relocated, and she attended Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia. She later became a cheerleader, supporting campus athletes on the sidelines. After graduating in 1996, she sought a degree in education and is pursuing a career as a teacher.
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How Did Wendy Etris Meet AJ Styles?
Etris and Jones met in highschool. She was a cheerleader then, while Jones was in the amateur wrestling team, winning two state championships.
Where Did Jones and Etris Meet?
Young Jones was apparently smitten by Etris in high school. So, before they graduated, on Valentine’s Day of 1996, he mustered the courage to ask her out. Etris agreed, and they dated for nearly four years through college.
Marriage to Jones and Children
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By May 2000, the couple finally decided to take their relationship further. Etris and Jones exchanged vows in front of their friends and family. They have been married for over 23 years and blessed with four children.
Their eldest, Ajay Covell, came into the couple’s life in 2005. Two years later, they welcomed Avery, who’s now 18. Their third son, Albey, was born in 2009, while their youngest and only daughter, Anney, was born in 2014.
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Final Thoughts
Set to fight one of the most popular online influencers in the world, AJ Styles is set to retire with a bang. Supported by her loving wife, Wendy Etris, and their four children, The Phenomenal One may prove he’s not out of steam yet.
Behind every great man is a great woman, indeed!
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