limitbreak Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 "Over the last few weeks, there's been a lot of talk circulating around AJ Styles, who's been with TNA since day one and is one of the most celebrated talents over the course of their 11 year run. Initially we did not report the rumor but as more and more people within the company are talking about it, it's become a story we have to address. The story making the rounds is that Styles' contract is up in September (which is just a few weeks away) and that the two sides have yet to come to a new contract. There's also allegedly been very little attempt by TNA to get a new deal done. Obviously, this would not be the first time TNA has let a valued talent's deal expire (Samoa Joe, Devon, Bobby Roode both come to mind) before attempting to lock them up again. However, what is insane about all this is that Styles has been the TNA poster boy since the company launched in June 2002. He was the nucleus of the original X-Division and grew into one of their best, most loyal performers, including taking part in the Styles vs. Joe vs. Chris Daniels bout that is considered the best TNA match of all time. Styles is one of a select few branded as a "TNA guy" similar to how Sting was seen as a "WCW guy" a generation ago. The idea that TNA hasn't locked him in with about a month to go in his current deal is strange on a lot of levels - Styles' WWE counterparts would have been signed well before they were close to a deal expiring. The idea that they could put themselves into a situation where WWE could come in and swoop him up sounds ridiculous on paper, but all signs are that's the position TNA is putting themselves in. Even odder is that TNA is in the midst of a big storyline with Styles, which will culminate on tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling. As soon as we confirm more, we will update, but earlier today the following was posted on Styles' official Facebook page: "Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions." Source: PWInsider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soap Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Styles will always be valued in TNA Obviously the WWE is more appeasing but TNA is his home and you never know what will happen if you jump ship. I think he will stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Please return to ROH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ǝpitome Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 TNA wants WWE to buy out AJ Styles' contract? I guess TNA could use the money, but it'll be a huge loss to TNA if AJ Styles isn't there anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soap Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 TNA wants WWE to buy out AJ Styles' contract? I guess TNA could use the money, but it'll be a huge loss to TNA if AJ Styles isn't there anymore.No they are saying that if TNA waits till his contract ends to sign him they are putting themselves in position for WWE to steal him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy. Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I hope AJ goes to WWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNFNS Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 He's 36, that should be his retirement home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine. Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 He's 36, that should be his retirement home. You being serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNFNS Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 He's 36, that should be his retirement home.You being serious? Nah, Can't wait for Allen Miles debut in NXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After The Rain Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 TNA are fools to let him walk if it were true. He's one of the only guys they've ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Flem Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Very doubtful they'd let him go, the fans would cheer "we want A.J" everywhere they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ǝpitome Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 If AJ Styles doesn't want to re-sign, there's not much TNA can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Please return to ROH If he went back to ROH i feel the crowd would shit all over him for what he did when he was NWA champ and what CM Punk revealed about that whole situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyriqz ✪ Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Please return to ROH If he went back to ROH i feel the crowd would shit all over him for what he did when he was NWA champ and what CM Punk revealed about that whole situation. I don't remember, what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Please return to ROH If he went back to ROH i feel the crowd would shit all over him for what he did when he was NWA champ and what CM Punk revealed about that whole situation. I don't remember, what happened? In early TNA people were allowed to work anywhere that wasn't WWE. So Styles was the NWA Champion when Rob Feinstein got caught looking at kittie porn and TNA wanted to pull all there talent. When this went down apparently a bunch of wrestlers including Styles said they stick together to make ROH just as good, if not better than TNA. Than when it comes time, Styles signs a decent sized contract and leaves ROH. He mentions it in this promo: http://www.mgoon.com/view.htm?id=2945996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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