During a recent autograph signing event hosted by Fanatics Live, former TNA World Champion and current WWE titan, AJ Styles, discussed the prospect of a TNA Hall of Fame induction. Having been approached by TNA regarding this honor, Styles revealed that he declined the offer out of loyalty to the WWE. He expressed his belief that acceptance of such an honor should only take place post-retirement and that doing so while still part of another wrestling organization would not be suitable.
He voiced his thoughts saying, “There was a time they wanted me to come in and be in the TNA Hall of Fame. I just thought it was a little disrespectful at the time, to WWE, to go into the TNA Hall Of Fame. I want to go into the Hall of Fame when I’m done wrestling. I think that’s more appropriate. There are a lot of places I’ve wrestled and I’m very thankful that I can be in any Hall of Fame. I’m gonna wait until I’m done.”
He continued to elaborate, “I’m still an active wrestler… I hope. I made the decision not to go into the TNA HOF, not WWE. I appreciate TNA, but I don’t want to go into any HOF as long as I’m still active. My choice.”
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