Aj Styles is one of the most fantastic in-ring performers of his generation and has been one of the big names in TNA. But Why did he leave TNA?
Styles had one of the longest reigns in WWE history. He is one of the most decorated superstars in pro wrestling and has shared history with TNA. Let us know more about his time with TNA.
Aj Styles TNA history
Styles signed a non-exclusive contract by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in May 2002. He made his first weekly TNA PPV teaming with Low Ki and Jerry Lynn, losing to The Flying Elvises.
Sales defeated Low Ki, Jerry Lynn and Psicosis in a double elimination match in the following week to become the inaugural TNA X Division Champion.
And went on to win his second title on the third TNA PPV teaming with Lynn and defeated Bruce and Lenny Lane in the finals of a tournament for the vacant NWA World Tag team Championship.
Styles was with the company for 12 years and became widely known after signing with TNA, who also described him as “the company’s cornerstone since its inception.”
He won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship twice, the NWA World Heavyweight Championship three times, and won the X Division Championship six times. Styles is also the first TNA Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion.
Why did AJ Styles Quit TNA?
AJ Styles made an excellent name for himself at TNA. But somewhere down the line, the company failed to give AJ Styles his dues.
While talking to Corey Graves on the After The Bell podcast, Styles slammed all the people who criticized him for leaving TNA and said he left the promotion because they wanted him to work more with less pay.
Styles was quoted as saying,
“When I worked at TNA, the reason that fell apart was that they wanted me to do the same amount of work but wanted me to take less money, and I didn’t feel that that was right because I did everything to the best of my abilities.”
He also said that “When you work hard, you’re supposed to be rewarded.”
AJ also stated that he’s working to support and take care of his family at the end of the day. “This is a business, and they have to do what’s best for their business, and I have to do what’s best for mine,”
After working with TNA for almost a decade, he returned to the independent promotions and joined Ring of Honor before leaving it in 2016 and joining WWE in 2016. Since then he has been one of the best for the company.
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