Challenges Faced by AJ Styles: Obstacles and Turning Points

Life is full of challenges, and AJ Styles faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Allen Neal Jones, known as AJ Styles, is a prominent American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, performing on the Raw brand. He is recognized for his in-ring skill, athleticism, and successful career across multiple promotions, including TNA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, before joining WWE. Styles has won numerous championships and accolades, establishing himself as one of the top wrestlers in the industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

February 12, 2006: X Division Title Match

On February 12, 2006, AJ Styles was unsuccessful in retaining the X Division title in a triple threat match, also featuring Daniels, at Against All Odds.

January 14, 2007: Last Man Standing Match

On January 14, 2007, Rhino defeated AJ Styles in a Last Man Standing match at Final Resolution during their feud.

January 22, 2009: Tables Match and Injury

On January 22, 2009, Kurt Angle vowed to end AJ Styles' career and subsequently beat Styles in a tables match on Impact!, resulting in a storyline injury for Styles.

January 5, 2012: Fortune Ends

On January 5, 2012, Kazarian abandoned AJ Styles and aligned himself with Christopher Daniels during the final match of the Wild Card Tournament against Magnus and Samoa Joe on Impact Wrestling, effectively ending Fortune.

2012: Bound for Glory Series

In 2012, AJ Styles entered the Bound for Glory Series and was eliminated in the opening gauntlet match by Daniels. He also unsuccessfully challenged Daniels and Kazarian for the TNA World Tag Team Championship at No Surrender on September 9 and Bound for Glory on October 14 and was eliminated in the 2012 Bound for Glory Series after losing to Samoa Joe on the August 30 episode of Impact Wrestling.

2013: Bound for Glory Title Opportunity

On November 11, 2013, at Turning Point, AJ Styles was pinned by James Storm in a three-way number one contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, also involving Bobby Roode. He was prevented from receiving another title opportunity until Bound for Glory 2013 as per the pre-match stipulation.

March 1, 2014: Preston City Wrestling Appearance

On March 1, 2014, AJ Styles appeared for English promotion Preston City Wrestling, losing to British wrestler Lionheart. He then gave Lionheart the Styles Clash, resulting in Lionheart breaking his neck due to improper execution of the move.

January 31, 2021: Royal Rumble

On January 31, 2021, at the Royal Rumble, AJ Styles entered the Royal Rumble match at number 25, but he was eliminated by Braun Strowman.

January 27, 2024: Failed to Capture Undisputed WWE Universal Championship

On January 27, 2024, at Royal Rumble, AJ Styles failed to capture the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns in a fatal four-way match also involving LA Knight and Randy Orton.