AJ Styles is approaching the final chapter of his storied wrestling career, despite still performing with notable agility in the ring. He is currently featured on WWE RAW and is scheduled to compete at next month’s SummerSlam against Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio for the title. Styles recently appeared at TNA Slammiversary, where he highlighted the new X-Division Champion, Leon Slater, and teased one more potential match at the promotion where his career truly began.
Leon Slater Expresses Desire to Face AJ Styles in TNA’s Spotlight
During an interview on MuscleManMalcolm’s podcast, Leon Slater was asked if he hoped to be AJ Styles’ opponent should Styles have only one last match in TNA. The X-Division Champion enthusiastically affirmed his wish. He emphasized the significance of their connection by noting that Styles was the inaugural X-Division Champion, while Slater himself is the youngest ever to win that title, framing their potential bout as a meaningful generational moment.
Following the podcast, Slater shared a candid photo on X showing a backstage moment with Styles, indicating his eagerness with the caption “WAITING PATIENTLY,” signaling his readiness for the dream matchup.
Ongoing WWE Rivalry Builds Toward SummerSlam Clash
Meanwhile, on WWE RAW, Styles and Dominik Mysterio have been involved in a prolonged rivalry, though Mysterio had been avoiding Styles’ challenges due to medical clearance issues. Their match, initially announced for Night of Champions, has now been confirmed for SummerSlam, often billed as the summer’s biggest wrestling event. Fans are eager to see if Styles can reclaim championship gold, as his last title reign ended in August 2021 when he and partner Omos dropped the RAW Tag Team Championship to RK-Bro at SummerSlam.
The Significance of This Final Showdown
This potential final match for AJ Styles in TNA, combined with his SummerSlam bout against Mysterio, carries emotional and professional weight for fans and wrestlers alike. For Slater, sharing the ring with Styles would be a defining career moment, linking TNA’s past and future through two generations of X-Division Champions. Meanwhile, Styles’ clash with Mysterio represents a chance to end his WWE run on a high note, possibly capturing another title. The wrestling community is watching closely, anticipating a memorable conclusion to one of the sport’s most remarkable careers.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is AJ Styles religious?
A. A.J. Styles is a pro wrestler who strongly believes in Christianity.
He thinks his faith helps him stay humble and balanced.
While some wrestlers turn to faith in tough times, Styles embraced it early in his career as a guiding principle.
Q. Who defeated AJ Styles in WWE?
A. During Final Resolution on December 9, Christopher Daniels emerged victorious over Styles in what was promoted as their “last match.”
