10 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Superstar AJ Styles
Somebody wasn't too keen on the idea of having AJ enter the 2016 Royal Rumble in the number three position?!
7. Highest Honors
If you watched both TNA and Ring of Honor throughout 2002 and 2003, you got to see a young AJ Styles tearing up the business with no restrictions or ceiling.
His matches with Jerry Lynn, Raven, and Low Ki in Nashville were just as fantastic as battles with Bryan Danielson, Paul London, and CM Punk for the ROH crowds.
Styles would leave Ring of Honor in early-2004, after TNA withdrew all of its contracted wrestlers from the company. Years later, Styles would concede that early in his career, he preferred Ring of Honor to TNA, considering it his "home" promotion.
Styles would, however, remain loyal to TNA for years after the fact, largely due to financial incentive, because of his young family. Styles would get to resurface in ROH in 2005 and 2006, feuding with Jimmy Rave and The Embassy, while also challenging for the ROH World Championship, held at the time by the current Daniel Bryan.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
