In a recent podcast interview with No Contest Wrestling, WWE superstar AJ Styles addressed former TNA World Champion Mike Santana’s wish for a “dream match” inside a TNA ring. Styles acknowledged Santana’s desire but explained why he doubts the match will occur, noting it would open the door for other main roster WWE talent to seek similar opportunities.
Styles shared that Santana’s mindset reminds him of his own when he aimed to learn from wrestling legends and have the chance to face them in the ring. While he genuinely wanted the match to happen, he believes WWE is unlikely to permit it because allowing main roster talent to compete outside the company would set a difficult precedent. He emphasized that the current collaboration between WWE and TNA is limited to the NXT brand and doesn’t extend to main roster stars like himself.
Although Styles is nearing the end of his in-ring career and has participated in non-pro wrestling matches for TNA, the possibility of this dream match remains uncertain but not entirely off the table. Styles concluded by saying that while he wishes it could happen and feels somewhat selfish for wanting it himself, only time will tell what the future holds.
Fan Take: This news sparks excitement among TNA Wrestling fans because a dream match involving a star of AJ Styles’ caliber would be a monumental event, potentially revitalizing interest in TNA’s historic legacy. It also highlights the growing collaboration between wrestling promotions, which could open new opportunities and fresh matchups in the sport going forward.
