TNA Slammiversary 2025went down at Elmont, New Yorks UBS Arena. This was a big night for the company, which included a massive return.
AJ Styles had a historic hand in shaping the foundation of TNA Wrestling. He left the company 11 years ago, and he found success in NJPW and WWE. Now, he has returned home.
Thanks to WWE and TNA Wrestlings new partnership, AJ Styles was able to show up at Slammiversary. Of course, this was a big appearance that many TNA diehards were hoping to see for a long time.
After Leon Slater made history as the youngest X-Division Champion, the arena lit up with AJ Styles old TNA music. Then the Phenomenal One made his way out. Fans sang his song as Styles hugged Slater in the center of the ring.
AJ Styles asked TNA Wrestling if they missed him, and he received a massive welcome back chant. Styles said that some said he couldnt come back, and fans booed that. He then said that the lights are brighter now, the crowd is louder, and the talent is better than its ever been.
Styles went on to hype Leon Slater as the youngest X-Division Champion in history. You deserve it chants came from the fans, but Styles said he didnt deserve it, Leon earned it. After Styles thanked Slater for his amazing performance, fans let out a ton of chants for the Pheromonal One. Fans also chanted one more match at Styles.
After putting over Leon Slater a bit more, AJ Styles said that it is now time for him to make his legacy. This was a big moment as Styles was able to put over this young talent in a huge way on a massive stage.
We will have to see what is next for AJ Styles. At this point, he is a shoo-in WWE Hall of Famer. Only time will tell what companies he wrestles for before he hangs up his boots for good.
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