AJ Styles Could Return to TNA to Rival Former WWE Star
Recent TNA Wrestling segment features AJ Francis taking a shot at WWE Superstar AJ Styles, potentially signaling future crossover as forbidden door agreement continues between both promotions.
The partnership between TNA Wrestling and WWE continues to create new possibilities for talent crossovers between both companies. Following the forbidden door agreement signed by both promotions, several wrestlers have already made appearances across brand lines, with more interactions potentially on the horizon.
During the latest edition of TNA iMPACT, former WWE Superstar AJ Francis, previously known as Top Dolla, delivered a segment that appeared to target WWE veteran AJ Styles. Francis executed a segment introducing what seemed to be his new talk show, initially teasing the audience that AJ Styles might be his first guest before ultimately referring to himself.
This calculated reference hasn’t gone unnoticed by wrestling observers, as it potentially plants seeds for a future crossover confrontation between both performers. The segment positions Francis as deliberately baiting Styles, possibly setting groundwork for an eventual appearance by the WWE Superstar in TNA, where he previously established himself as one of the promotion’s cornerstone talents.
The crossover relationship between both companies has already proven beneficial, with TNA performers Joe Hendry, Jordynne Grace, and Moose having made appearances on WWE programming. The partnership recently extended further when NXT Champion Oba Femi appeared at a TNA Wrestling event alongside the Hardy Boyz, who are scheduled to return to WWE this week.
Current trends suggest that while WWE has welcomed TNA talent appearances on their developmental brand NXT, the partnership hasn’t yet extended to RAW or SmackDown appearances, creating a situation where a potential Styles appearance would likely occur on TNA programming rather than bringing Francis to a main WWE show.
Since the forbidden door opened between both companies, these calculated interactions have generated significant interest from wrestling fans eager to see more unexpected crossovers and dream matches that were previously impossible under traditional promotional boundaries.
AJ Francis with a great troll job with the AJ Styles bit
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 21, 2025
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