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The Phenomenal AJ Styles is presently working in WWE to put over younger talents at the age of 48, but his legacy in the world of professional wrestling is undeniable. He has been active in WWE for the last decade, and he has been a two times WWE World Champion. Indeed, he is one of the most influential names in the promotion.
But it should never be forgotten that AJ Styles became a top star in the professional wrestling world by working in TNA Wrestling. He remained active in TNA from the very early days of the promotion, and he won all the possible championships in the promotion. He is still considered one of the biggest names ever produced by TNA Wrestling.
Mustafa Ali wants to have a match with AJ Styles
AJ Styles joined WWE in 2016, and soon after joining the promotion, Vince McMahon started to push him as a main event star, based on popularity. But he is still associated with TNA Wrestling. WWE is presently working on a partnership deal with TNA Wrestling, and Styles already made a sensational return to TNA Wrestling as a part of this deal.
AJ Styles had been an active TNA star for over a decade
Former WWE star Mustafa Ali, who has recently been active in TNA Wrestling, expressed his desire to face AJ Styles. Ali already appeared in WWE as a part of this WWE-TNA partnership deal. This dream match is definitely possible as long as this partnership deal is intact. Speaking with Adrian Hernandez recently, Ali said the following about his desire;
Mustafa Ali recently returned to WWE as a part of the WWE-TNA partnership deal
“Man, I can tell you what, just being, you know, backstage when he came out to his TNA theme, ‘Get Ready to Fly,’ was such a cool moment. What a cool moment for Leon, who grew up, myself included, grew up as an X-Division kid, very, very cool, full circle kind of moment. I’m glad AJ got to come back to an event at a jam-packed arena at Slammiversary. A very, very cool night.
"I appreciate the kind words, but I also think I’m the guy at that stage where, like, as phenomenal and credible as it would be, to wrestle a guy like AJ. I just think Leon’s on such a rise that, if I had to make the decision, and AJ is doing one match? Selfishly, I want it. But for a company, branding and building a place, I think you just put everything behind Leon.” said the former TNA X-Division Champion.
