AJ Styles Reveals Real Fear During Undertaker Boneyard Match Stunt At WrestleMania

AJ Styles is finally opening up about one of the most unforgettable moments of his career, and it turns out the danger during his WrestleMania Boneyard Match with The Undertaker was very real.

While speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles reflected on the cinematic match that took place at WrestleMania during the pandemic era. The match became one of WWE’s most talked-about moments, but Styles made it clear that the stunts involved weren’t just movie magic. One moment in particular left him uneasy before it even happened. Styles recalled being positioned on top of a structure during the match, knowing he was about to be thrown off without a clear view of where he would land.

“I remember us being on top of the… I guess it was the barn or whatever… and I was thinking to myself, I can't see where to land, just literally throwing me off the top of this building and I'm going through another little shed.”

He explained that the biggest problem wasn’t just the height, but the fact that he couldn’t see the landing area. That meant everything had to be perfectly placed, because even a small mistake could have led to serious injury.

“And I remember going, I said, ‘Hey, uh, I can't really, you know, how do you want me to take this bump?’ He goes, ‘Just do what you need to do.’ You know, I go, ‘I can't see.’ So, you have to place me where you want me because if we're off a little bit, my head hits the back of the freaking dirt… or, you know, my legs, somebody threw me.”

Even though the stunt worked exactly as planned, Styles admitted the moment still felt dangerous as it was happening. The height and uncertainty made it one of the more nerve-wracking experiences of his career.

“It was perfect, dude. It was perfect. But it was scary 'cause it was like on top of that building… I don't know, maybe it felt like one and a half stories. Like it felt like a taller building than just a regular story.”

The Boneyard Match ended up becoming one of the most memorable cinematic matches in WWE history and served as the final chapter of The Undertaker’s in-ring career. Fans watching at home saw dramatic visuals and storytelling, but Styles’ comments show just how much physical risk still went into creating that moment.

Even years later, the match continues to stand out as a defining WrestleMania moment, and hearing Styles describe the fear behind the scenes adds another layer to an already legendary showdown.

Looking back at the Boneyard Match now, it’s clear that the cinematic format didn’t eliminate danger—it just changed how the risks were presented to fans watching at home.

Do you think the Boneyard Match still ranks as one of the best cinematic matches WWE has ever produced, or do you think another match tops it? Let us know your thoughts and drop your feedback below.

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