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Update On AJ Styles Contract Negotiations

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WrestleZone recently reported that long-time TNA Wrestling star AJ Styles is coming down to the wire in his contract negotiations, and has asked fans if they would like to see him return to Ring of Honor, or possibly pursue a contract with WWE.

TNA is currently on a very tight budget, hence the summer roster cuts, including the recent release of Brooke Hogan. Two more stars coming close to the end of their contracts are Ken Anderson and Devon, who have both been with the company for several years. Anderson is said to still be negotiating a new deal, while Devon could be leaving TNA within the next few months. Devon's contract ran out in 2012 around this time, and he had been written off television until being brought back as a part of the Aces & Eights faction.

It is possible that with Anderson close to leaving, and with Devon on his way out of TNA, along with Luke Gallows allowing his contract to run out during the summer, they could be working towards the end of the Aces & Eights, with a major angle heading into Bound for Glory in October.

AJ Styles' contract issues are simply coming down to a negotiation for more money, as he has been working for TNA since day one, and does not want to be cut down in price given the recent budget issues. One former TNA wrestler told WrestleZone that the feeling backstage is if Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke could be cut to balance the budget, there are no contracts currently off the table, and everyone is being evaluated. With some of the contracts being discussed - AJ, Devon and Anderson specifically - that substantial amount of money could be used to bring many younger talents into the program, rebuilding the roster with fresh faces.
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To see AJ go would break my heart, but at 35 and really past his very best, maybe going to ROH and facing fresh faces may rejuvenate him. TNA need to face facts and get young, unknown talent and rebuild. The product is stale as fuck these days.

Honestly, going to WWE would be a bad idea.
 

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<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>A.K.I</dt><dd>Aug 24 2013, 01:36:04 PM</dd></dl><div>To see AJ go would break my heart, but at 35 and really past his very best, maybe going to ROH and facing fresh faces may rejuvenate him. TNA need to face facts and get young, unknown talent and rebuild. The product is stale as fuck these days.

Honestly, going to WWE would be a bad idea.[/quote]Why?He`d make more money and would be treated with more respect.
 

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<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>HAPPY NEWS LADY</dt><dd>Aug 24 2013, 01:38:38 PM</dd></dl><div><blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>A.K.I</dt><dd>Aug 24 2013, 01:36:04 PM</dd></dl><div>To see AJ go would break my heart, but at 35 and really past his very best, maybe going to ROH and facing fresh faces may rejuvenate him. TNA need to face facts and get young, unknown talent and rebuild. The product is stale as fuck these days.

Honestly, going to WWE would be a bad idea.[/quote]Why?He`d make more money and would be treated with more respect.[/quote]rightttttttttt A former TNA world champion & the face of the company for almost 11 years & you don't think Vince wouldn't take the chance to make him look like an idiot? If you think otherwise you're nuttier than a fruitcake.
 
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What about Triple H? I think if Joe and AJ went to WWE they would have a great time.
 

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A.J. is small, Caucasian and has a huge tattoo on his sides. Styles would have to seriously work his butt off to get a decent shot in WWE. But he would get a contract, if only to hurt TNA.

Samoa Joe is quite big and has a Samoan heritage. And they have wanted him on board for years. Joe would do well in WWE if he kept his attitude and temper in check.
 

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Just when I thought TNA is getting better with their storylines, they release wrestlers and screw up storylines. Sigh.

As for AJ, come on. The recent character change was good, but they don't have the confidence to continue it for long term. If I am AJ I'll be frustrated.
 

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Ireland said:
A.J. is small, Caucasian and has a huge tattoo on his sides. Styles would have to seriously work his butt off to get a decent shot in WWE. But he would get a contract, if only to hurt TNA.
I call bullshit. I know WWE doesn't push dudes usually if they're small, but it's AJ Styles. Act like they don't know this guy is a legend. Do you think they'd send him to NXT? Fuck no. WWE has to know this guy is dope.
 

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They will send him to NXT to humble him, seeing how WWE's way of not acknowledging TNA.
 

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They won't send him to NXT because this isn't like they wanted to send him to OVW 10 years ago;He is already 36 years old.
 

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Oops, thought he is in his early 30s like Cesaro. But somehow, I don't see what role they would let him have.
 
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