AJ Styles' Final Days in TNA

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  • @wrestlingspremier
    @wrestlingspremier  2 роки тому +153

    More TNA coming soon. AJ's run here was super important as it connected with his next couple of years. It's unfortunate that the relationship with TNA ended as it did, but Styles went on to do much greater things. What did you think of Lone Wolf AJ Styles?

    • @mgtwrestling123
      @mgtwrestling123 2 роки тому +4

      I'm not familiar with AJ styles TNA run so this is good video to educate me about some of it

    • @flex4719
      @flex4719 2 роки тому

      Jeff hardy Charismatic Engima run in Tna was amazing you should make a videos on that

    • @yourfavoriteentertainment
      @yourfavoriteentertainment 2 роки тому +2

      That was his best character work.

    • @bastienclo2388
      @bastienclo2388 2 роки тому +4

      Aj is phenomenal in every single company the best wrestler of this generation in my opinion great video like always

    • @lordbendtner6404
      @lordbendtner6404 2 роки тому +1

      Lone wolf rivalry baron corbin v styles

  • @carlosrp23
    @carlosrp23 2 роки тому +378

    That transition from Evil Ways to Get Ready to Fly is probably my favorite TNA moment ever. Absolutely loved this run for AJ.

    • @wrestlingspremier
      @wrestlingspremier  2 роки тому +39

      So iconic. It's one of those moments that can't be explained.

    • @heauxbythepound
      @heauxbythepound 2 роки тому +9

      couldn’t agree more

    • @RoaxForTheWin
      @RoaxForTheWin 2 роки тому +17

      I can never forget screaming in my house when get ready to fly came back and he took his hood off to join the 10 man tag match. An iconic TNA moment for me

    • @CharlesHitmanStone
      @CharlesHitmanStone 2 роки тому +1

      That still gives me chills. I wish he could bring GRTF back

    • @TRAY2COCKY
      @TRAY2COCKY 2 роки тому +1

      Is there a video of this transition

  • @sethfreakinrollins9889
    @sethfreakinrollins9889 2 роки тому +111

    AJ Styles is one of the greatest professional wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots.

  • @dkj4593
    @dkj4593 2 роки тому +126

    I personally like this run of AJ Styles in TNA. He played the Lone Wolf character pretty well. It's kinda crazy to think that this was at the twilight of his TNA run before he finally left the company.

  • @ajtaylor8750
    @ajtaylor8750 2 роки тому +173

    The "Phenomenal One" nickname perfectly fits AJ Styles. He's the guy that got me back into the WWE post-Pipebomb as I just didn't bother watching wrestling after that, but I watched his run on TNA and then comes his Royal Rumble debut at #2 which was just....Ahhhh man how dope that was to witness live. His matches with Finn Balor are some of my favorites in this modern era of wrestling, and knowing he's going to retire when his current contract is up is bittersweet but man did this guy have a hell of a career.

    • @JarlinJamesNDK13
      @JarlinJamesNDK13 2 роки тому +3

      he debuted at 3 not 2

    • @smolgrizzly4608
      @smolgrizzly4608 Рік тому

      ​@@JarlinJamesNDK13 no 1 and 2 are both technically #1 . Although WWE doesn't officially recognize it that way and i say that's stupid bs

    • @JarlinJamesNDK13
      @JarlinJamesNDK13 Рік тому

      @@smolgrizzly4608 it is not. There are 30 contestants. Its basic math

    • @smolgrizzly4608
      @smolgrizzly4608 Рік тому

      @@JarlinJamesNDK13 #1 and #2 start the match at the same time. They would both have to last the same amount of time in order to win and none of them have any advantage over the other.
      So saying that "Shawn Michaels won the royal rumble at #1 position" and " Rey Mysterio won at #2" takes away some of the credit as face value

    • @smolgrizzly4608
      @smolgrizzly4608 Рік тому

      @@JarlinJamesNDK13 the number of contestants are indeed 30. But the number of position you can start from is 29 because 1 and 2 are the basically the same thing.

  • @Boy123Jim
    @Boy123Jim 2 роки тому +64

    The best version of AJ Styles. The genesis of what was to come, after TNA in 2014. To ROH & NJPW in 2015, to WWE in 2016. TNA's GOAT!

  • @EZNathan_
    @EZNathan_ 2 роки тому +31

    This led to AJ being one of the best Modern-day IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.
    P.S. his NJPW theme is a banger

  • @TuPapiRicoSuave
    @TuPapiRicoSuave 2 роки тому +43

    5:36 The Phenomenal Walkout, That’s Fucking Clever Bruh 😫🫡😂

  • @lwandomadikizela2213
    @lwandomadikizela2213 2 роки тому +18

    Aj Styles was at his best in 2013 at TNA. The lone wolf gimmick was peak Styles along with his 2016 heel run in WWE.

  • @The_abzilla
    @The_abzilla 2 роки тому +29

    Honestly I really enjoyed this run. Long term storytelling and still get goosebumps when Styles came out and his music charged from Evil Ways to Get Ready to Fly. Such an iconic moment in both TNA and AJ Styles history. One of my personal favorite moments to take place in the company

  • @TheeIdol
    @TheeIdol 2 роки тому +25

    TNA booked him like a million bucks in his final match, it took 12 people to defeat him that is an awesome sendoff

  • @youngvoice2K
    @youngvoice2K 2 роки тому +55

    This man should be wwe champion again imo. he is one of the best to ever lace a pair of boots. And I hope WWE will push him again.

  • @theafrowizard1198
    @theafrowizard1198 2 роки тому +22

    This was my personal favorite AJ gimmick, it was different from his usual high flying ways. He was darker, more intense, and dressed in black as opposed to his colorful attire. I just wish it lasted a little longer cause I feel like it could've gone farther imo

  • @CARL_093
    @CARL_093 2 роки тому +16

    finally bro
    i really remember aj style 's lone wolf run the best time

  • @VeryStupid4547
    @VeryStupid4547 2 роки тому +7

    This angle was crucial to AJ's career. This was unquestionably the best character work of his career (up to this point) and his much maligned promo skills (and rightfully so) DRASTICALLY improved, which in hindsight is probably at least partially attributed to the fact that he stopped speaking for a while, a la Sting circa '96-'97, so when he finally did speak, it meant much more. There was one spot where James Storm (I think) confronted him, and AJ nailed him with a Pelé kick, and his hood (which was off) came on perfectly. That was awesome.

  • @uainjansun
    @uainjansun 2 роки тому +15

    same lol. to be honest after his recent appearance in the company im happy theyre on decent terms. at the end tna made aj a big and legendary star for the company!

  • @brookburrell554
    @brookburrell554 Рік тому +3

    AJ is was & will always be the Heart & soul of TNA if we don't have AJ Styles we don't Have TNA

  • @joseph.taylor305
    @joseph.taylor305 2 роки тому +8

    AJ Styles final year in tna underrated phenomenal matches

  • @GlobalEnigma64
    @GlobalEnigma64 2 роки тому +6

    AJ was sort of going through a dark Sting phase. He was lost, quite and even more dangerous but also moving alone.

  • @PraiseThaDon
    @PraiseThaDon 2 роки тому +18

    Prolly his best gimmick besides his 2016 heel run.

    • @reeseangle9621
      @reeseangle9621 2 роки тому +4

      Bullet club leader was his best run 🏃‍♂️

  • @brandonharper3221
    @brandonharper3221 2 роки тому +13

    Aj is just a f'n awesome athlete still to this day, and I loved his lone wolf gimmick. He character was dark, he didn't really talk, his in ring style had become more aggressive and he just whooped ass

  • @JacksonLane02
    @JacksonLane02 2 роки тому +62

    I feel like Styles should be on a mount Rushmore for greatest Impact Wrestling/TNA wrestlers. He's such a phenomenal talent yes that was intended, without him Impact Wrestling probably wouldn't have been as popular as it was during his time there

    • @CharlesHitmanStone
      @CharlesHitmanStone 2 роки тому +6

      He IS the Cornerstone of TNA. He’s the first person you should think of when you hear TNA

  • @bluearrow_001
    @bluearrow_001 2 роки тому +7

    His finisher the phenomenal walkout 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @damaniresida6439
      @damaniresida6439 Рік тому +1

      The most protected move in wrestling history!!! Not even brock lesnar or undertaker or john cena can kick out😂

  • @alec2000
    @alec2000 2 роки тому +124

    Oh man. AJ Styles truly is one of the greatest wrestlers to ever exist. While I’m not a fan of TNA/Impact compared to others, and am more familiar with his WWE career, I still respect him for all the cool stuff he’s done for the world of pro wrestling. He truly is phenomenal.👍

  • @darealldraco1216
    @darealldraco1216 2 роки тому +18

    greatest “in-ring” performer ever! 🐐 truly phenomenal 💙

    • @chocolatedaddy2094
      @chocolatedaddy2094 2 роки тому +3

      Yes him or HBK you can switch either of them to 1A and 1B and most people would be fine with it

    • @bryceaugust3329
      @bryceaugust3329 2 роки тому +1

      @@chocolatedaddy2094 Kurt Angle?

    • @demond2134
      @demond2134 Рік тому

      @@chocolatedaddy2094 💯

  • @rigobertoalcantar9519
    @rigobertoalcantar9519 2 роки тому +24

    You should do a part 2 and do from his time in ROH & NJPW till he was in the rumble

  • @matthewbyrd8174
    @matthewbyrd8174 2 роки тому +10

    This is my favorite AJ styles gimmick this lead the way for his WWE title run and heel run in wwe

  • @taylormademyself89
    @taylormademyself89 2 роки тому +20

    Aj styles will always be the greatest of all time in my mind and his triple threat match with samoa joe and Christopher daniels as the best match ever 😎🤟🙏

  • @kadharefinley224
    @kadharefinley224 2 роки тому +15

    The Phenomenal AJ Styles 🔥

  • @Dulioothegreat
    @Dulioothegreat 2 роки тому +5

    This storyline gave me one the best Aj styles moments when he shows back up to help the main event mafia🔥🔥

  • @abdullahamr9941
    @abdullahamr9941 2 роки тому +5

    So this was the AJ styles being the anti hero anime character arc cool

  • @rhysvandermerwe8205
    @rhysvandermerwe8205 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of my favorite AJ Styles characters ever the Evil Ways theme is a banger

  • @frankfigueroa1434
    @frankfigueroa1434 2 роки тому +8

    Love your work man 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @moogey_boogey
    @moogey_boogey 2 роки тому +1

    TNA back then was my go to with Beer Money and the Aces&Eight this was so good. This version of AJ made me stick around longer

  • @Venemofthe888
    @Venemofthe888 2 роки тому +6

    It felt like this was TNA's version of when Sting changed into the crow.

  • @TjayN2o
    @TjayN2o 2 роки тому +11

    I Have Always Liked his Loner Gimmick he should bring it back one day in a Different Adaptation’s

  • @wijinsama
    @wijinsama 2 роки тому +8

    Aj Styles went from looking like troubled youth, to a emo phase, to looking like a mother of troubled youth.

    • @lilSenDog
      @lilSenDog 2 роки тому

      Just wait till you see his final form

  • @KingChaos98
    @KingChaos98 2 роки тому +7

    Keep up the great work bro, always coming with quality content 💪

  • @courtneyphillips7837
    @courtneyphillips7837 2 роки тому +4

    My favorite version of AJ

  • @SWyrick366
    @SWyrick366 2 роки тому +4

    This is arguable the BEST RUN OF AJ STYLES'S CAREER.
    (Besides when he led Bullet Club)

  • @Daedalus8K
    @Daedalus8K 2 роки тому +2

    Never forget that AJ really was the best in the world for a long ass time

  • @lordmarc4639
    @lordmarc4639 2 роки тому +5

    Tomko & Prince Aj styles. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @vernonkapai2784
    @vernonkapai2784 2 роки тому +3

    AJ styles run was awesome the best run of his career

  • @ahmadceasar5484
    @ahmadceasar5484 2 роки тому +5

    Finally the goat is back to...... UA-cam
    Aj styles the greatest of this generation im just saying aj over kenny

  • @Jerry12_21
    @Jerry12_21 2 роки тому +3

    Can we appreciate that tna championship what a beauty

  • @bdo9285
    @bdo9285 2 роки тому +5

    Can you drop a video covering nxt 2.0??
    Great video btw I can sit and listen all day 💯

  • @noahp1124
    @noahp1124 2 роки тому +19

    I always thought he looked his most badass coming out to evil ways . I’d like if just one time before he retires soon he brings back that hair cut and persona. Right now he’s just there. Had a great run in wwe but they’re wasting his final years in my opinion

  • @dark_knight_dj
    @dark_knight_dj 2 роки тому +18

    After AJ left I kinda stopped watching TNA and AJ was the reason I checked out the independent wrestling scene you should do a video of his time in Bullet Club

  • @UnsilencedOutspokenTikTok
    @UnsilencedOutspokenTikTok 2 роки тому +2

    Cant wait for the Lashley TNA run. Loved Lashley as walking Armageddon

  • @ilovekatescott8057
    @ilovekatescott8057 2 роки тому +4

    AJ is the only wrestler I know that wants to be a Babyface instead of an heel

  • @KongK3
    @KongK3 2 роки тому +1

    Love this. You gotta do a vid on Bubba/Bully Ray. Either his career or just his TNA run.

  • @FaysalIsGoated
    @FaysalIsGoated 2 роки тому +2

    AJ during this time basically played the same role that Sting played in the NWO Angle in WCW. Sting was the biggest star WCW had ever created. He stayed quiet and inactive during the 1st year of the NWO’s existence. And eventually he was the main one who led WCW in the war with the NWO. And at WCW’s biggest show of the year, Starrcade 1997, he dethroned Hollywood Hogan for the WCW World Championship. AJ was the biggest star TNA had ever created. When Aces and Eights ran took over the company, AJ stayed away from all the drama like Sting did. And eventually he became the old AJ again and at Bound For Glory 2013, he dethroned Bully Ray for the TNA World Championship.

  • @leninirom7216
    @leninirom7216 2 роки тому +1

    I loved dark aj i just loved this kind of character

  • @original123kid7
    @original123kid7 2 роки тому +4

    Oh man TNA was on fire in 2012-13 could have been as big as WWE but that potential went down hill fast in 2014

  • @nicholausbell2749
    @nicholausbell2749 2 роки тому +2

    The Fact AJ Styles is not in the TNA hall of fame yet is mind boggling to me he carried that crap ass company I bet there denying him of how he left bro u gave em a paycut ur own damn fault get that man in the HOF already

  • @HighWoody
    @HighWoody 2 роки тому +11

    All we need is wwe to acknowledge his accomplishments like how they did Mickey James

  • @ojsimpson.
    @ojsimpson. 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to see anyone tna video

  • @michaelmilnermixing
    @michaelmilnermixing 2 роки тому +4

    Aj been my favorite wrestler since 2003. I was so happy when he went to WWE to officially become the global star. But aj embodies how Indy wrestlers should move.

  • @ay613
    @ay613 2 роки тому +1

    Great childhood memories.

  • @vashonnoel
    @vashonnoel 2 роки тому +3

    I thought aj was gonna join aces and 8s as a kid and god did I love aces and 8s

  • @reeseangle9621
    @reeseangle9621 2 роки тому +1

    You could Tell this was the end TNA.. but I was happy he left and went to Japan and ROH! That was the best version 2014-16 is peak Styles

  • @matthewgunckel3699
    @matthewgunckel3699 2 роки тому

    When AJ came back to the aces and 8’s era I was like 12. I was watching TNA during this time. Abs I remember this storyline. But I never realized that it was AJ. Crazy

  • @pendafen7405
    @pendafen7405 2 роки тому +1

    Grew up on 2000s TNA rather than WWF/WWE, so for me this was the most heartbreaking departure in 21st Century wrestling history.

  • @WrestlingsFinest1
    @WrestlingsFinest1 2 роки тому +6

    Tna content!!!!! Could u do beat down clan next

  • @Mr-mu8gc
    @Mr-mu8gc 11 місяців тому

    That's how I am with my mother, I may hate my job,but I got a mom to feed and if my job is cutting me,then I'm walking. Basically I support Styles for doing what he did,he deserved better.

  • @danielleaf2171
    @danielleaf2171 2 роки тому +1

    As a dude who didn't watch TNA at the time, this was interesting!! Reckon we'll get a couple of videos of his time in NJPW??? Good work as always! 👍🏽

  • @borgeswilson9945
    @borgeswilson9945 2 роки тому +23

    You should cover the Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon storyline from 2000

  • @ThaShowStopper
    @ThaShowStopper 2 роки тому +4

    AJ is My Still My Man! I know WWE doesnt always use him the best, But AJ is still Hands down one of, If not the Best Wrestler in the World! Bullet Club AJ was also just So Hard/Dope!

  • @spliffysi7624
    @spliffysi7624 2 роки тому

    Been waiting for this bro

  • @Tmack034
    @Tmack034 2 роки тому +7

    When AJ left was when I stopped watching tna

  • @afro_souledits2382
    @afro_souledits2382 2 роки тому

    Aj styles og tna themes are always bangers

  • @DERTHIX
    @DERTHIX 2 роки тому +1

    The lone wolf? Ah yes, Baron Corbin...

  • @brandonmorgan8975
    @brandonmorgan8975 2 роки тому +3

    Agree it's the same basic storyline of punks but had enough differences to make it different and AJ is a better wrestler than Punk

  • @suneater98
    @suneater98 2 роки тому +1

    When AJ left TNA I left but came back regularly to watch the product

  • @brookburrell554
    @brookburrell554 Рік тому

    Aj Styles is Hands down A first Ballad Hall of FAMER

  • @DreDreXXIV
    @DreDreXXIV 2 роки тому +1

    “Resiliency of 2019 Roman Reigns and 2007 John Cena” you got it right on the dot with that statement😂

  • @flex4719
    @flex4719 2 роки тому +4

    You should do Jeff Hardy or the ace & eight video

  • @kelliemariemarshall
    @kelliemariemarshall 2 роки тому

    Subscriber achievement unlocked!

  • @guillermosierracuellar9812
    @guillermosierracuellar9812 2 роки тому +3

    and unsurprisingly wwe made their own version of the aj scandal with aj lee

  • @HomelanderHL2
    @HomelanderHL2 2 роки тому +4

    AJ Styles was their chose to be the Top Babyface and they screwed it over. It have potential and he's over with a new look.

  • @g-coalitionbrother1729
    @g-coalitionbrother1729 2 роки тому +1

    The best wrestler in the world for at least close to a decade.

  • @michaelromano1924
    @michaelromano1924 2 роки тому +2

    I feel like TNA let AJ Styles down,He was TNA.
    Dixie Carter should of never signed Hulk Hogan & Eric.
    If she had half a brain she would of Kept The TNA Originals the guys that built TNA.
    AJ Styles,Christopher Daniels,Samon Joe,Beer Money.

  • @ashrollins7305
    @ashrollins7305 2 роки тому +5

    Bro make video on TNA vs impact wrestling
    Which one is best

  • @sensei6lack506
    @sensei6lack506 2 роки тому +1

    Loved This heel run Of AJ

  • @turtletcp1598
    @turtletcp1598 2 роки тому +5

    Let’s go

  • @Jalexander99
    @Jalexander99 2 роки тому +11

    Was AJ considered one of the best in the world while he was in TNA? I wasn’t watching wrestling back then so I wonder what the wrestling community thought about him at the time.

    • @jkdeclaro
      @jkdeclaro 2 роки тому +8

      By a long mile. He was TNA’s cornerstone ever since Day 1, yet he left on bad terms which was a pity

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 2 роки тому +8

      @@jkdeclaro He was actually open to negotiate with TNA but they were cutting his salary by half so he said fuck it, let's go somewhere else.

    • @ShubhamMishrabro
      @ShubhamMishrabro 2 роки тому

      @@jkdeclaro nah he was going to come back in 2016

  • @Hallofshame-f7x
    @Hallofshame-f7x 2 роки тому +1

    Aj styles leave TNA was the real nail in the coffin and Tna ratings went from 1 million to 0 million

  • @guillermosierracuellar9812
    @guillermosierracuellar9812 2 роки тому +2

    woah aj with short hair and another hairstyle woah

  • @platinumjoseph
    @platinumjoseph Рік тому

    Never knew TNA created 2 of the most effective moves in all of wrestling: The Samoan Dodge and The Phenomenal Walkout

  • @JCOH-TV
    @JCOH-TV 2 роки тому +8

    AJ>HBK as pure in ring talent

    • @orlandodanielperez5131
      @orlandodanielperez5131 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah but charisma and promos HBK>AJ. Shawn would tear him up in a promo battle.

  • @phenomenalnoobra1865
    @phenomenalnoobra1865 2 роки тому

    He is my world 💜

  • @vernonkapai2784
    @vernonkapai2784 2 роки тому +3

    He had the best run of his career is phenomenal run with awesome the best phenomenal run all time because AJ styles is phenomenal the best wrestler of all time I love AJ styles he is awesome because AJ styles is the best wrestler of all time

  • @donniebiy1951
    @donniebiy1951 2 роки тому

    The best aj styles

  • @official_lynnsanity
    @official_lynnsanity 10 місяців тому

    Prime AJ Styles my all time favorite gimmick

  • @Zaeway6
    @Zaeway6 2 роки тому +2

    Have you done Jeff hardy tittle reign when he won the tittle from Austin Aries

  • @bowlstriker5596
    @bowlstriker5596 2 роки тому +3

    They should do this with John Cena when he turns heel but modify it of course so it isn't a cheap version of this run.
    like Cena should have a faction like Damien Priest, T ba,r Rea Ripley, Kevin Owens, R Truth, etc call it Cena foundation or the Menace society or something.
    AJ Styles is the pillar of TNA and without him, TNA would be bought out I mean tony owns TNA I guess.

  • @jediknightfalcon
    @jediknightfalcon 2 роки тому

    I hwvent seen one of you have it, but could you do a mr anderson tna run? I knkw about the kurt story line to an extent but it would be moce to have a what happened tk mr Kenedy video out there

  • @joshboii4832
    @joshboii4832 2 роки тому

    This is when Aj became my favorite wrestler

  • @claymathewselevator8121
    @claymathewselevator8121 2 роки тому

    The Autumn Of AJ Styles

  • @mauricealexandermuller1601
    @mauricealexandermuller1601 2 роки тому

    This story line was so good to show how bad the compagny was going. From the great TNA days to the poor "Impact wrestling WcW like compagny"