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WWE's AJ Styles Makes TNA Return At Slammiversary For First Time In 11 Years

Last Updated: AJ Styles will return to TNA Wrestling at Slammiversary on July 20th at UBS Arena in New York for the first time since his departure in 2014. AJ Styles will be back on TNA! 'The Phenomenal One" will make an appearance at TNA Wrestling's Slammiversary event on Sunday, July 20th, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva announced via Twitter that Slammiversary will be 'PHENOMENAL', sparking speculation that one of TNA's all-time greats would return to the company he was part of for over a decade. After dropping another PHENOMENAL hint during the broadcast of the company's flagship TV show, iMPACT!, on AXS TV, Silva put an end to the speculation: AJ Styles will be present at Slammiversary on Sunday, a show many wrestling insiders predict will be the biggest in TNA's history. Silva further fueled excitement by sharing on social media, 'We're moving the stage back to accommodate more fans." We're moving the stage back to accommodate more fans. This event will be TNA's greatest achievement and trust me it's going to be PHENOMENAL. #Slammiversary #TNA @ThisIsTNA — Carlos Silva (@carlossilva) July 15, 2025 The fog of mystery was lifted when TNA confirmed the rumours with a social media post. Silva has not disclosed what role Styles will play at Slammiversary, which is the showcase event of the year featuring two high-profile championship matches involving TNA and NXT stars, along with many other eagerly anticipated matches. Why AJ Styles Coming Back To TNA Is Historic? Styles has not been involved with TNA since his departure in 2014. At 48, Styles remains a celebrated figure in TNA's history, having wrestled under its banner from 2002 to 2014. He is widely regarded as one of the company's greatest, thanks to his numerous achievements, including five world title victories. Styles is a 'Grand Slam" champion in TNA, having held every title in the promotion at least once. Many of his matches with Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Abyss, and Jeff Jarrett are among the most revered in TNA history. His 2005 triple-threat match with Daniels and Joe was the first of only two Wrestling Observer five-star matches ever awarded to TNA. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 22:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.