According to PWInsider.com, there’s been a lot of talk revolving around AJ Styles, who has been with TNA for over eleven years. The alleged reason behind the talk is that Styles’ contract is set to expire in September, and TNA has not put much effort into retaining him. This wouldn’t be the first time that TNA waits until the last minute to lock up a star of the company. Most recently, Bobby Roode’s contract expired right before Lockdown, and it was unclear if the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion would be able to perform at the event.
AJ Styles’ official Facebook page added even more fuel to the fire, as they posted the following on August 22:
Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions.