Anthem Sports Group president Carlos Silva recently sparked excitement among wrestling fans with a social media post hinting at the possible appearance of WWE Superstar AJ Styles at the upcoming TNA Slammiversary Pay-Per-View this Sunday. Silva’s message, posted on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted the strong ticket demand for Slammiversary and led fans to speculate that TNA legends might be “bullying” the spotlight using AJ Styles’ signature style and his well-known nickname, “Amazing.”
This speculation gained momentum partly because AJ Styles was reportedly seen behind the scenes at TNA’s Final Resolution event last December. Silva’s tweet mentioned expanding the stage to accommodate more fans, calling this event TNA’s greatest achievement, fueling anticipation even more.
AJ Styles holds significant importance in TNA’s history, recognized as the promotion’s biggest homegrown star. Known as a “TNA Original,” Styles has been with TNA since its debut broadcast in 2002 and was a key figure for over ten years. During his tenure, he captured multiple titles, including NWA and TNA World Heavyweight Championships and was the first-ever TNA X Division Champion. Styles departed TNA in 2013 and joined WWE in 2016.
An appearance by a WWE-signed superstar at a TNA event would have been unthinkable until recently, but the growing partnership between the two organizations makes this a real possibility. The alliance has already showcased crossover moments, such as TNA’s Jordan Grace featuring in WWE programming before signing and NXT’s Trick Williams winning and defending the TNA World Championships. These unprecedented moves reveal that the once “forbidden doors” between rival promotions are now open.
Currently, AJ Styles is part of WWE’s Monday Night Raw roster, involved in a feud with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio and The Judgement Day. While his return to the TNA ring remains unconfirmed, Silva’s carefully chosen words have fans eagerly watching Slammiversary for potentially shocking appearances.
Fan Take: This news is thrilling for TNA Wrestling fans as it hints at renewed collaboration between major wrestling promotions, which could lead to exciting matchups and storylines. AJ Styles returning to TNA would not only be a nostalgic moment but could also reinvigorate the brand and elevate the competitive spirit of the sport.
