AJ Styles is officially back where it all beganTNA Wrestling.
After days of speculation and a not-so-subtle teaser during iMPACT! on AXS TV, TNA President Carlos Silva has confirmed that The Phenomenal AJ Styles will be at TNA Slammiversary this Sunday, July 20th, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Silva broke the news to Fightful Select following a series of cryptic social media hints that had fans reading between the lines.
The speculation started when Silva tweeted that Slammiversary would be PHENOMENAL, igniting online chatter that Stylesone of TNAs most iconic starswas set for a comeback. That was followed by a Styles-themed vignette during Thursdays iMPACT! episode. Now, theres no mystery left.
While Silva didnt reveal exactly what Styles will be doing at the show, the confirmation alone has turned this years Slammiversary into a must-see event. He also noted that theyre adjusting the venue to meet fan demand:
Slammiversary 2025 already had a stacked lineup. Trick Williams, currently holding the TNA World Championship and representing WWEs NXT, will defend his title in a three-way bout against Joe Hendry and local favorite Mike Santana. In another major cross-promotional clash, NXT Womens Champion Jacy Jayne takes on TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovichwith both titles on the line.
Styles return adds to the star power and nostalgia. After all, he helped build the foundation of TNA before becoming one of the biggest names in wrestling history.
Theres no word yet on whether Styles will be stepping into the ring or simply showing up for a moment, but the appearance alone is enough to shake the industry.
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