Sonny Styles

Sonny Styles’ real name is Alex Styles. His father, Lorenzo Styles, gave Alex the nickname “Sonny” after the character Santino “Sonny” Corleone from the “Godfather” movies because of his fiery temperament when he was around 3 years old. It is a nickname that has stuck with him ever since. Lorenzo Styles was a linebacker at Ohio State from 1991-94. He spent six seasons in the NFL and has been a defensive assistant coach with Pickerington Central since 2012. His father won Super Bowl XXXIV with the St. Louis Rams. Style’s brother, Lorenzo Styles Jr., was a national-level recruit and is now a receiver at Notre Dame. Styles has another sibling, Tonia. Styles says he is very invested in his relationship with God.