AJ Styles is slated for a highly anticipated return to TNA Wrestling, marking a significant AJ Styles TNA Impact appearance on the promotion’s January 15 show, their first event airing on the AMC Network. This news arrives while Styles remains embroiled in an intense on-screen feud with Gunther as part of WWE RAW.
Announcement of AJ Styles’ TNA Impact Return
Just ahead of this week’s SmackDown broadcast, TNA Wrestling officially revealed via social media that “The Phenomenal One” will feature on Impact’s January 15 episode at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. This marks not only Styles’ return to the TNA ring, but also a headline moment for the company as Impact premieres on AMC, potentially drawing in both devoted TNA fans and WWE viewers interested in interpromotional developments.
“The January 15 premiere episode of #TNAiMPACT on @AMC_TV will be simply PHENOMENAL – @AJStylesOrg returns to TNA at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas! @AMCPlus,” wrote TNA Wrestling.
Fans can expect a charged atmosphere as AJ Styles, who rose to prominence in TNA earlier in his career, steps back into the Impact zone under a banner that now reaches a wider national audience through AMC.
AJ Styles’ Current WWE Feud with Gunther Adds Context
While Styles prepares for his upcoming TNA return, his rivalry with Gunther continues to command attention on WWE programming. Gunther’s recent submission victory over John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025, was a career highlight. Since then, Gunther has not only celebrated the win but also taunted Cena and the WWE locker room, prompting a direct confrontation with AJ Styles. During Monday’s recent WWE RAW episode, Styles confronted Gunther, going so far as to slap the “Ring General” and escalating their animosity further.
Reflections on WrestleMania 33: Styles on Competing Against Shane McMahon
Away from current storylines, AJ Styles recently reflected on his acclaimed match with Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33. In an interview on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast, Styles described his mindset and revealed backstage moments after the bout. He openly shared that he felt unrestricted by time constraints while facing Shane McMahon and suggested the overall performance left WWE leadership extremely satisfied.
“Well, I’ll tell you the other guy, too. Shane McMahon. I was like, well, I don’t have to worry about time. That was another. All right, we’re going first. Perfect… Well, I will say this. We kind of tore the house down on that one [WM33]. So Vince didn’t say anything. In fact, he gave him a hug, so he must have done something right. So yeah, I’ve seen it with my own eyes.” — AJ Styles
Styles’ candid comments provide insight into how match planning and execution at major events can impact both talent and executives in wrestling organizations like WWE.
Anticipation for AJ Styles’ Impact Appearance
With TNA Wrestling revisiting its history and launching a new era on AMC, AJ Styles’ involvement is positioned as a key moment for wrestling fans in Dallas and beyond. Both long-time followers who remember Styles’ first TNA run, and new viewers introduced through AMC, will be looking forward to what unfolds. Details of his exact role on the January 15 broadcast remain under wraps, building further anticipation for both the veteran’s actions and for TNA’s ambitions on their new network stage.
As AJ Styles maintains a prominent role in WWE storylines and now prepares for a celebrated appearance on TNA Impact, wrestling’s landscape grows ever more dynamic. The potential for renewed rivalries, interpromotional surprises, and fan excitement sets the stage for a memorable night when TNA debuts on AMC with AJ Styles at the forefront.
The January 15 premiere episode of #TNAiMPACT on @AMC_TV will be simply PHENOMENAL – @AJStylesOrg returns to TNA at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas! @AMCPlus
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 9, 2026
