AJ Styles is extinguishing hope of a TNA return.
Since he announced his in-ring retirement slated for next year fans have wondered if he would return to TNA for one last match. It doesn’t seem like that will happen.
On the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Styles explained the tough situation he is in.
“I was hoping that this would happen. I really was. But, then I realized it probably never could as far as WWE letting me do that and I’ll tell you why, it’s because as soon as I open those gates for the main roster talent now everybody’s going to want to do it,” he said.
He also reminded everyone that NXT has a talent deal with TNA not the main roster.
“It’s NXT that’s got the partnership not the main roster talent. Listen, I wish I could do it. I think I should be the only guy to do it but that’s being very selfish. So, we’ll see what happens in the future. I don’t know necessarily but we’ll find out together,” he said.
Styles did say it meant a lot to him to return during Slammiversary this year.
“I don’t know if it’s going to happen if I’m being honest but I would like to. Don’t get me wrong. What a moment it was when I was able to go back [at Slammiversary] but, yeah, I just don’t see that match. I don’t see a match happening as of right now,” he said.
