On Thursday night’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling, the company officially confirmed recent rumors by airing a video package featuring WWE Superstar AJ Styles. The surprise video, which included clips of Styles’ historic TNA run and ended with a shot of his ring gear packed in a crate, has sent the wrestling world buzzing with speculation that “The Phenomenal One” is set to appear at this Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view.
The tease is the most direct indication yet of a potential return for the man many consider to be the greatest homegrown star in TNA history. It follows recent comments from TNA President Carlos Silva, who described the upcoming pay-per-view as “Phenomenal,” and TNA World Title contender Mike Santana, who named Styles as his dream opponent.
The Original TNA Icon
AJ Styles’ legacy in TNA is unparalleled. As a “TNA Original,” he was with the company from its very first show in June 2002 and quickly became the face of the promotion for over a decade. His list of accomplishments cemented his status as a company legend long before his departure.
Styles was the first-ever TNA X Division Champion, a title he would hold six times, defining a fast-paced, high-flying style that became synonymous with the company. He was also the first competitor to become a TNA Triple Crown Champion (winning the World, X Division, and Tag Team titles) and the first-ever TNA Grand Slam Champion (winning all eligible titles). His multiple reigns as NWA and TNA World Heavyweight Champion established him as a main event player and the undeniable cornerstone of the promotion.
How To Watch TNA Slammiversary
TNA Slammiversary is scheduled for this Sunday, July 20, with the main card beginning at 8:00 PM ET. The event will be available to purchase and stream live in the United States and internationally through the TrillerTV (formerly FITE) service and the TNA+ streaming app. It is also available to order via traditional cable and satellite pay-per-view providers.
Full TNA Slammiversary 2025 Card
- Three-Way Match for the TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana
- Title vs. Title Match: Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockouts World Champion) vs. Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion)
- Four-Way Tag Team Ladder Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. Fir$t Cla$$
- TNA X Division Championship Match: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater
- TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration
- Singles Match: Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
- Singles Match: Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
The video package on Impact is a significant development in the ongoing partnership between TNA and WWE. AJ Styles is currently an active competitor on WWE’s Raw brand and is scheduled for a high-profile match against Dominik Mysterio at WWE SummerSlam in early August.
