AJ Styles has cleared the air on rumours regarding a potential induction into the TNA Hall of Fame.
Prior to his time in NJPW and eventually WWE, Styles made a name for himself in TNA, where he first became known as The Phenomenal One thanks to his fast-paced matches and highly athletic manoeuvers that influenced many of the stars of today. On October 26th TNA presented its biggest show of the year Bound For Glory with the Hall of Fame induction taking place on the same night with Rhino and Bob Ryder being the latest inductees.
The following day, a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select stated that Styles was in consideration for a potential induction. While it was stated that TNA approached the offer to WWE but were turned down, rumours began to circulate as to why the induction was rejected, especially due to the recent partnership between WWE and TNA in 2024.
Clearing the air, Styles took to social media and let the world know that he made the decision to not be inducted at this time as he is still an active performer:
“I’m still an active wrestler…I hope,” he wrote. “I made the decision not to go into the TNA HOF, not WWE. I appreciate TNA, but I don’t want to go into any HOF as long as I’m still active. My choice.”
AJ Styles Injured
Making his return to TV on the October 4th SmackDown, Styles was interrupted by Carmelo Hayes, leading to a match between the two. Unfortunately, the match was ended abruptly due to Styles suffering an ankle injury. It is unknown at this time when Styles will be returning to TV after his injury.
Features of Wrestling would like to wish AJ Styles a full and speedy recovery.
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