AJ Styles Drops Emotional Message Ahead of Slammiversary Return to TNA – Just hours before stepping back into a TNA ring for the first time in over a decade, AJ Styles reminded the wrestling world why he remains “The Phenomenal One.” With his highly anticipated return set for tonight’s Slammiversary pay-per-view, Styles took to Twitter with a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey—from the early days of TNA to the global stardom he’s achieved since.
The post features a striking image of present-day AJ staring into a mirror, face-to-face with his younger TNA self. The accompanying message was raw, reflective, and deeply personal.
“If I had the ability to go back in time, I’d tell myself ‘You have no idea how far this ride’s about to take you. All the ups, the downs, the doubts—they’re gonna shape you into one of the best in the world. Don’t lose that chip on your shoulder, but learn when to let go of your pride. You’re gonna walk into places you never thought you’d belong… Way better than you could imagine. Stay humble, stay hungry, and trust God’s timing—it’s perfect, even when it doesn’t feel like it. You’re not just phenomenal. You’re built for this.’”
The emotional note comes on the heels of TNA officially confirming Styles’ Slammiversary appearance, following days of speculation. TNA executive Carlos Silva acknowledged that the announcement was held back due to logistics, but the company ultimately chose to reveal the news to ensure fans could be part of this milestone event.
“We went through that all week as it all came together,” Silva explained. “We wanted to make sure the logistics of getting AJ to New York were set… At the end, we decided—you know what—let’s really tell the fans. We’ve teased it enough… It’s AJ Styles. He’s returning, and we just wanted to tell everyone so that everyone could have the best chance to see him at Slammiversary.”
As buzz continues to build around a potential Bound for Glory match between Styles and current TNA World Champion Trick Williams, the spotlight tonight is firmly on AJ’s long-awaited homecoming. Slammiversary 2025 promises to be a historic night, not just for Styles, but for the legacy of TNA Wrestling itself.
TNA Slammiversary 2025 Card:
- TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana
- Winner-Take-All: Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockouts Champion) vs. Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion)
- Ladder War – TNA World Tag Team Titles: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. First Class
- X-Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater
- AJ Styles Returns
- Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
- Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali
- DarkState vs. Matt Cardona, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC
- Knockouts Tag Team Titles (Pre-show): The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration
- Steve Maclin, Mance Warner & Jake Something vs. Real1, Zilla Fatu & Josh Bishop
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AJ Styles Drops Emotional Message Ahead of Slammiversary Return to TNA
