AJ Styles Shocks Fans with First TNA Return in 12 Years

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AJ Styles surprised wrestling fans by returning to TNA Wrestling after a 12-year absence, making his first appearance outside WWE in over a decade. This return took place during the latest episode of iMPACT, marking an important moment in the promotion’s history as the show debuted under a new TV agreement with AMC.

Styles was a pivotal figure in TNA’s early years, quickly rising as a fan favorite due to his dynamic moveset and captivating performances. He ultimately became one of the promotion’s top stars, competing against legendary wrestlers such as Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and Sting. Throughout his tenure, Styles earned several major championships and was viewed as the company’s leading talent. However, he eventually parted ways with TNA amid a payment dispute.

Opening the New Era for TNA on AMC

The episode spotlighted Styles as he addressed the live audience, reviving the nostalgic chant of TNA that resonated like in the promotion’s heyday. Although he appeared at last year’s TNA Slammiversary after Leon Slater’s victory in the X-Division Championship, this was Styles’ first time back on iMPACT since January 2014. Fans awaited this moment anxiously, recognizing it as a potential turning point for both the company and the wrestler.

Hints at a Future Challenge for the TNA World Championship

AJ Styles’ time with TNA saw him capture the World Title twice, last holding it in 2013. During tonight’s program, a significant backstage interaction set the stage for a possible title feud. Frankie Kazarian approached Styles, telling him to appreciate the house, while wearing the World Championship belt. Styles acknowledged the title and Kazarian’s presence, teasing a future clash between the two.

This confrontation suggests that Styles may soon pursue the TNA World Championship again, aiming to reclaim the title before the end of his in-ring career. Fans remain eager to see if he will recapture championship glory within the promotion that helped define his early career.

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