AJ Styles's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of AJ Styles.

Allen Neal Jones, famously known as AJ Styles, is a prominent American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, where he actively competes on the Raw brand. Styles has had a very successful career in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

August 1999: Won NCW Television Championship

In August 1999, Jones won the Television Championship in the National Championship Wrestling (NCW) promotion, marking his first title win in professional wrestling.

December 22, 2001: Won NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship

On December 22, 2001, at Christmas Chaos, Jones defeated Rick Michaels for the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship, adding another title to his achievements.

May 2002: Signed with NWA: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA)

In May 2002, Styles signed a non-exclusive contract with NWA: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA). He appeared on the first weekly TNA pay-per-view and became the inaugural TNA X Division Champion.

July 2003: NWA World Heavyweight Championship Title Defense

Throughout July 2003, AJ Styles successfully defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in matches against D'Lo Brown and a variety of opponents.

February 4, 2004: NWA World Tag Team Championship Win

On February 4, 2004, after demanding a title shot, AJ Styles was forced by Don Callis to team with Abyss in a match against NWA World Tag Team Champions, Kevin Northcutt and Legend. Despite being abandoned by Abyss during the match, AJ Styles won the match and the championship.

March 20, 2004: IWC Super Indy Survivor Showdown

On March 20, 2004, Styles returned to IWC, entering the promotions Super Indy Survivor Showdown tournament. Styles' first match in the tournament was in the semi-finals for unknown reasons, in which he defeated CM Punk. Later that night, Styles faced IWC Super Indy Champion Colt Cabana in the final in a winning effort, capturing the title.

2004: Final ROH match and ROH Pure Wrestling Championship

In 2004, AJ Styles had his final match for ROH at At Our Best, where he defeated CM Punk with Ricky Steamboat as the guest referee, retaining the ROH Pure Wrestling Championship. Styles vacated the title after TNA withdrew its contracted wrestlers from all ROH events.

2004: Ted Petty Invitational

In 2004, Styles returned to IWA: Mid-South, entering the promotions Ted Petty Invitational. He won the Invitational by defeating Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe in the final. On October 21, Styles won the vacant IWA: Mid-South Heavyweight Championship, defeating Chris Sabin, Christopher Daniels, and Petey Williams in a four-way dance match. Two days later on October 23, Styles lost the title to CM Punk.

January 16, 2005: X Division Championship Win

On January 16, 2005, at Final Resolution, AJ Styles defeated Chris Sabin and Petey Williams in an Ultimate X match to win the X Division Championship for a fourth time.

April 1, 2005: PWG Championship

On April 1, 2005, Styles returned to PWG, defeating Samoa Joe in a PWG Championship number one contender match at the promotion's All-Star Weekend – Day 1. The following night on Day 2 of All-Star Weekend, Styles successfully challenged Super Dragon for the title.

2005: TNA Super X Cup Tournament and X Division Championship

In 2005, AJ Styles entered the TNA Super X Cup Tournament, ultimately winning the X Division Championship for a fifth time at Unbreakable by defeating Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels in a three-way match.

January 4, 2010: TNA World Heavyweight Championship Defense

On January 4, 2010, AJ Styles successfully defended the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kurt Angle on Impact!.

2010: Ranked atop PWI 500

In 2010, Jones ranked atop the annual Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500, marking the first time a TNA wrestler achieved this honor, acknowledging his status as a top wrestler.

March 11, 2015: FWE Heavyweight Championship Win

On March 11, 2015, Styles defeated John Hennigan to win the FWE Heavyweight Championship in a best of three falls match. Styles made Hennigan tap out to the Calf Killer to score fall number two and pinned Hennigan following a Styles Clash to win the title.

2015: Won Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestler of the Year

In 2015, Jones won the Wrestling Observer Newsletter award for Wrestler of the Year, marking a significant recognition of his skills and achievements in the wrestling world.

2016: Return to WWE and WWE Championship Win

In 2016, Jones returned to WWE and won the WWE Championship twice, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2016: Voted PWI Wrestler of the Year

In 2016, Jones was voted PWI Wrestler of the Year, solidifying his standing as one of the top wrestlers in the industry.

2017: Inducted into Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

In 2017, Jones was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions and lasting impact on the professional wrestling industry.

2018: Voted PWI Wrestler of the Year

In 2018, Jones was voted PWI Wrestler of the Year for the third time, marking another significant achievement in his professional wrestling career.

2020: Named Wrestler of the Decade by PWI

In 2020, Jones was named Wrestler of the Decade by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI), recognizing his sustained excellence and impact on the wrestling industry over the past ten years.