As most reports have made it almost a given that AJ Styles and fellow “Bullet Club” members are on their way to the WWE as soon as Sunday’s Royal Rumble, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows along with the Young Bucks had a special moment at tonight’s ROH live event in Duluth, GA.
The five met in the middle of the ring and shared an embrace while ‘too sweeting’ each other. Matt Jackson posted a video on Twitter with the hashtag #CurtainCall.
After his debut at Friday night’s NXT taping, Austin Aries took to his Twitter account to share his feelings and thank supporters.
In an update on the situation between TNA and the WWE-bound AJ Styles, Styles’ agent and lawyer Bill Behrens issued the following statement to PWInsider:
No contract was ever finalized nor signed by the parties.
That I would need to be involved in the contract process was known by TNA prior to my involvement and understood by them.TNA and its 1st lawyer did not present in a timely fashion a contract that accurately reflected previous discussions at all. That created great concern tied to past experiences. In that time and prior there was other interest and there were other firm offers on the table and other discussions.
TNA was aware of other interest and various conflicts. TNA was aware a final contract was required. It was creating that contract and controlled that timetable. Too much time passed early on. Other things came into play. No contract was ever finalized with TNA.
To suggest I make any decision for my clients is to misunderstand my role and diminish the role each talent has in making their own decisions, and insults the talent in the process.
Chris Jericho posted the social media meme Friday night on Instagram
Former ROH and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries made his WWE NXT debut at tonight’s TV tapings from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The debut should air on the March 2nd episode.
Aries was introduced in the ring by NXT General Manager William Regal. As Aries was making his way out, he was attacked by Baron Corbin and destroyed, so that appears to be his first NXT feud.
TNA Impact Wrestling has issued the following statement. It should be noted and we can confirm through AJ Styles management that he denies the claim
AJ Styles has always been synonymous with TNA and TNA synonymous with AJ Styles. AJ helped build the foundation of IMPACT WRESTLING, and his phenomenal body of work lives in our rich history – something we are very proud of.
In the last few weeks, rumors have swirled about AJ Styles, his future and TNA Wrestling. Fans have asked for the status and wrestling media have made numerous inquiries.
For the past several months, AJ and TNA were involved in serious discussions to bring him back home to TNA. Creative discussions escalated and two additional wrestlers, Drew Hankinson and Chad Allegra, were enthusiastically added.
These discussions culminated on December 14th in Nashville, Tenn., where all attended a meeting at Dixie Carter’s home. A handshake and written deal between AJ, Drew, Chad and TNA was agreed upon and signed by all. Start dates were determined, creative decided, merchandise designed and plane tickets purchased.
Over the Christmas holiday, and after the lawyers finalized the long form agreement, all communication with TNA stopped.
AJ’s lawyer contacted TNA and stated the wrestlers had changed their mind and would not be honoring their commitment to TNA.
30-Man Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Roman Reigns (1st entrant), Big Show, Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho, Sheamus, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman, Stardust, Curtis Axel, Neville, Titus O’Neil, R-Truth, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, plus others TBA, possibly AJ Styles
Intercontinental Championship – Last Man Standing Match: (C) Dean Ambrose VS Kevin Owens
Divas Championship: (C) Charlotte w/Ric Flair VS Becky Lynch
WWE Tag Team Championship: (C) The New Day VS The Usos
United States Championship: (C) Alberto Del Rio VS Kalisto
Source: WrestlingNews.co
Former ROH and TNA Champion Austin Aries was backstage at an NXT TV taping in Florida several months ago but did not sign a WWE contract or appear at the taping. Since then Aries has not been at any of the NXT live events or tapings.
PW Insider reports that Aries is scheduled to be in Pittsburgh this week, and the belief is that he will be undergoing WWE’s medical screening process while in the city. We were told that Aries may have seen the doctor but it’s not this week. The testing snd screening may already be done.
Aries has not signed a WWE contract, but it’s believed that he is in talks with WWE about joining the company. I’m told that the plans for him are to be used on the NXT roster so he can work with younger talent.
While Sting is the only announced inductee for the 2016 Hall of Fame class so far – WhatCulture Wrestling has posted the video below with a list of five other inductees that they say a respected source close to the WWE has given to them.
SmackDown Is Jericho!
Roman Reigns VS The League of Nations
Dolph Ziggler & The Usos VS The New Day
Who will be left standing on Miz TV? Just days before Dean Ambrose defends his Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing Match this Sunday at the Royal Rumble, both bitter rivals will meet face-to-face on WWE’s most must-see talk show. The only question is: Will anyone be able to walk away from “Miz TV”?
Bray Wyatt vs. Ryback
Source: WWE.com
