AJ Styles rejoins the Monday Night RAW roster to a standing ovation. “Four months ago, I came into this building with the biggest smile on my face, because this was my hometown. I was going to get my career back on track, I was going to be amazing, but I got injured .” The WWE Universe welcomes back “The Phenomenal One.” “This was an injury that a lot of people assumed would end my career. And I thought the same thing. But one day I woke up thinking I still have gas in the tank, I still have something to prove. It’s going to be tough, but I’m standing here in Nashville to tell you guys that I’M BACK. And I want to remind everyone in the locker room that I’m still ‘The Phenomenal One,’ AJ STYLES.”

Dominik Mysterio interrupts with Carlito in tow. Boos from the crowd are not long in coming. Amidst all the noise, Dom says that things have changed since AJ was last on WWE RAW. But the only thing that remains the same is that The Judgment Day runs the red brand. Styles acknowledges that things have changed, he no longer sees Damian Priest, and neither does Rhea Ripley. He even notices the absence of Finn Bálor. “All I see is a guy in purple skinny jeans (Carlito), and you, Dominik Mysterio, who nobody likes. But I have to admit that I am inspired by your work ethic. It seems like you actually love what you do. But just so you know, you will always be Rey Mysterio’s spoiled son , ” AJ Styles says.

Dominik Mysterio goes on the attack! AJ Styles manages to neutralize Carlito, and almost receives a “619” from Dominik, who manages to escape the ring. AJ Styles ends the segment by connecting a “Phenomenal Forearm” on the Puerto Rican.