AJ Styles has expressed openness to a potential TNA Wrestling return through WWE’s cross-promotional partnerships. The former WWE Champion, who spent over a decade with TNA from 2002 to 2013, shared his thoughts during a recent conversation with Chris Van Vliet.
When asked about the possibility of returning to TNA for a special appearance, Styles was receptive to the idea.
I don’t know. I’d like to. I think it’d be fun to do something like that, like a one-off. I would definitely do it
Styles highlighted the shift in WWE’s approach to working with other wrestling companies under Triple H’s leadership compared to the previous regime. He noted the contrast between how Vince McMahon and Triple H viewed talent from outside WWE.
Vince never watched any matches outside of WWE because nothing else existed except for WWE. But it feels like Triple H watches everything. I think he had a better idea of who guys and girls were and bringing them in. But that’s what we need. You have to evolve.
The 46-year-old wrestler also discussed how these partnerships benefit performers across the industry. He pointed to Omos’ recent work in Pro Wrestling NOAH as an example of how wrestlers can improve through exposure to different styles.
He’s going to learn over there, and he’s going to bring that back to WWE. It’s going to work well for him in WWE, the things that he didn’t know. You learn different styles. It’s good.
WWE’s working relationship with TNA has already resulted in multiple crossovers, including TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace appearing in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble. Several other TNA stars have also made WWE appearances in recent months.