AJ Styles Expected to Wrestle in TNA Again Before Retirement

The hype surrounding AJ Styles’ return to TNA Wrestling just got even louder—because according to a new backstage update, we may be seeing much more than just a cameo.

According to BodySlam.net, several people within WWE believe that The Phenomenal One will wrestle in TNA again before he officially retires—potentially as soon as sometime in 2026. While his January 15 appearance on the debut episode of TNA iMPACT on AMC hasn’t been confirmed as an in-ring return, insiders are reportedly confident that Styles’ TNA homecoming is not just symbolic.

The report noted that “several people within WWE” expect Styles to lace up his boots in TNA before walking away from the ring, which would mark a full-circle moment in his legendary career.

This comes just months after Styles surprised the wrestling world by endorsing Leon Slater at TNA Slammiversary and mere hours before TNA’s long-awaited TV reboot premieres on AMC.

With a stacked card and massive eyes on the product, Styles’ return—even in a non-wrestling role—adds serious star power. But if the WWE sources are right, fans might want to hold out hope for one more Phenomenal match in the promotion that made him a global star.