Speculation has risen about AJ Styles’ loyalties amid rumors of a potential TNA Wrestling invasion targeting WWE. This storyline tension emerged during the recent NXT Homecoming event, where frustrated TNA wrestlers expressed their displeasure online about being excluded from the show and criticized the current NXT/TNA relationship.
Upcoming ‘Winner Takes All’ Match Adds to Tension
Next week’s NXT event will feature a ‘winner takes all’ contest between TNA World Champion Trick Williams and NXT Champion Oba Femi, both of whom represent NXT talent despite one carrying the TNA title. This match seems poised for an ‘invasion’ angle, potentially ending without a clear winner to protect both competitors.
Wrestlers with TNA Ties Face Divided Allegiances
If a TNA invasion unfolds, several WWE performers with past ties to TNA could face questions about where their loyalties lie. Jordynne Grace, a recent TNA star now in WWE, responded to criticism from former TNA rival Masha Slamovich during Homecoming, highlighting the brewing tension.
AJ Styles Comments on His Wrestling Identity
When a fan reminded Jordynne Grace that both she and AJ Styles came from TNA, tagging Styles as well, he replied emphatically:
“No one brand made AJ Styles.”
He added,
“It was ring time, experience and the people I was in the ring with.”
This suggests a focus on personal development over any singular promotion affiliation.
Styles’ Recent Return to TNA and WWE Storyline Development
AJ Styles recently made a return to TNA at Slammiversary, where he supported new X-Division Champion Leon Slater. Meanwhile, on WWE Raw last week, Styles cut a promo indicating friction with WWE management, claiming that someone within the company is blocking his progress and doesn’t want him around.
Implications for WWE and TNA Relationship Moving Forward
The ongoing teasers and storyline setups involving AJ Styles and other wrestlers formerly linked to TNA indicate a complex and uncertain future for the WWE-TNA alliance. Should an invasion angle proceed, it could reshape alliances and rivalries, introducing new drama and blurred loyalties within WWE programming.
“No one brand made AJ Styles.” – AJ Styles
“It was ring time, experience and the people I was in the ring with.” – AJ Styles
