AJ Styles’ days with TNA Wrestling may be a distant memory, but the Phenomenal One was referenced on this week’s episode of iMPACT!
Styles joined TNA when the company launched in 2002 and was one of the company’s most accomplished stars before his exit in 2014. After leaving, Styles would join New Japan Pro Wrestling before making his WWE debut as part of the 2016 Royal Rumble match.
AJ Styles Referenced in TNA Wrestling
At TNA Hard to Kill, Joe Hendry and AJ Francis began their feud with both men showcasing their musical talent. Hendry’s parody songs of wrestlers have proven to be immensely popular and this week’s TNA iMPACT! proved to be no different.
During Hendry’s entrance for his match, Francis appeared on the titantron and mocked the Scottish wrestler. Francis made it clear he doesn’t believe in Joe and mocked Hendry for getting jumped at Hard to Kill.
.@AJFrancis410 interrupts @joehendry entrance with a special song. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/SyVMLx8gXi
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 16, 2024
Not to be outdone, Hendry revealed his song for Francis later in the show. Referring to another AJ, Hendry used the TNA theme song of Styles to poke fun at Francis. Referencing Francis’ infamous, though life-saving botched dive in WWE, Hendry said that the former Top Dolla nullifies TNA Wrestling’s insurance whenever he goes sailing over the top rope.
.@joehendry is ready to fly with a brand new rendition of "I Am" just for @AJFrancis410. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/aagkO663JF
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 16, 2024
Hendry didn’t stop there, as the song claimed that Francis was “banned from diving.” The Scottish wrestler shared footage of Francis partying with some attractive women who may be fine spending time on his boat “but they all laugh when you hit the top rope.”
Fans will have plenty to look forward to at the upcoming TNA No Surrender event…