On Thursday night, during an episode of TNA Impact Wrestling, the company officially confirmed recent rumors by airing a special video package featuring WWE Superstar AJ Styles. The surprise clip included highlights from Styles’ iconic TNA career and ended with an image of his ring gear packed away, fueling widespread speculation that the wrestling star known as “awesomething” might make an appearance at the upcoming Slammiversary Pay-Per-View this Sunday.
AJ Styles is widely regarded as one of the greatest homegrown stars in TNA history, and this buzz follows recent remarks from TNA President Carlos Silva, who called the upcoming event “amazing,” as well as from Mike Santana, a TNA World Championship contender, who named Styles as his ideal tag team partner.
AJ Styles’ legacy in TNA is unmatched. As an original member of the company since its first show in June 2002, he quickly rose to become the face of the promotion for over a decade. His numerous accomplishments made him a legend long before he left TNA. Styles was the inaugural TNA X Division Champion, a title he held six times, embodying the fast-paced, high-flying style that became a hallmark of the company. He was also the first wrestler to achieve the TNA Triple Crown Championship, winning its World, X Division, and Tag Team titles, as well as the first Grand Slam Champion, capturing every eligible title. His multiple reigns as both NWA and TNA World Heavyweight Champion cemented his status as a main event star and a foundational pillar of the promotion.
TNA’s Slammiversary is set for Sunday, July 20th, with the main card beginning at 8 PM. Fans in the US and worldwide can purchase and stream the event live via the TrillerTV (formerly Fite) service and the TNA+ streaming app, as well as through traditional cable and satellite pay-per-view providers.
The full Slammiversary 2025 card includes:
– TNA World Championship three-way match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana
– Title vs. Title Match: Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockout World Champion) vs. Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion)
– TNA World Tag Team Championship Four-way Ladder Match: Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. Fir $ t Cla $$
– TNA X Division Championship Match: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater
– TNA Knockout World Tag Team Championship Match: Elegance Brand (c) vs. Inspiration
– Singles Matches: Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander, and Tessab Lanchard vs. Indy Heartwell
This video package is a significant milestone in the continuing partnership between TNA and WWE. AJ Styles remains an active competitor on WWE’s RAW brand, with a high-profile match against Dominik Mysterio scheduled for WWE SummerSlam in early August.
Fan Take: This news is huge for TNA fans, as the possible return or appearance of AJ Styles could bring a surge of excitement and renewed interest to the promotion. It signals that TNA is ready to blend its storied past with the present, potentially elevating the sport through this cross-promotional collaboration.
