TNA Wrestling is making headlines in the industry after announcing their collaboration with WWE, with reports suggesting that they are eyeing a major name for a specific reason – AJ Styles.
AJ Styles played a pivotal role in putting TNA Wrestling on the map during its early years and spent more than a decade with the promotion. In 2016, he made the switch to WWE and went on to achieve Grand Slam Champion status within the company.
Earlier this year, Styles announced his plans to retire from in-ring competition next year and has been strategizing his final run as a performer. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, sources have indicated that TNA is keen on having Styles compete on their debut show for AMC in January next year.
Furthermore, AJ Styles himself has expressed interest in returning to TNA Wrestling before he hangs up his boots for good. It remains to be seen if WWE will allow The Phenomenal One to make an appearance in another promotion for a match.
In a recent development, John Cena, who was one of AJ Styles’ prominent rivals in WWE, praised The Phenomenal One. The two recently faced off at Crown Jewel 2025, marking their final encounter as rivals. Cena lauded Styles on The Ringer podcast, calling him the nicest person in the wrestling industry.
Currently, AJ Styles holds the World Tag Team Championship on Monday Night RAW alongside Dragon Lee. Fans are eager to see what both TNA Wrestling and WWE have planned for Styles’ farewell run in 2026.
It’s clear that AJ Styles has left a lasting impact on the wrestling world, and fans are eagerly anticipating his final moments in the ring. As he prepares to bid adieu to the industry, his legacy as one of the greatest performers of his generation is sure to endure for years to come.
In conclusion, AJ Styles’ potential return to TNA Wrestling for a final showdown is a moment that fans will not want to miss. As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, the wrestling world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how The Phenomenal One’s story unfolds.
This article was edited by Aakaansh Sukale.
