AJ Styles's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

July 2003: NWA World Heavyweight Championship Title Defenses

Throughout July 2003, AJ Styles successfully defended his NWA World Heavyweight Championship in multiple matches against various opponents including D'Lo Brown. This occurred after he won the title on June 11 earlier in the year, before dropping it back to Jeff Jarrett on October 22.

February 4, 2004: NWA World Tag Team Championship Win

On February 4, 2004, AJ Styles teamed with Abyss and won the NWA World Tag Team Championship after defeating Kevin Northcutt and Legend. This win occurred after Styles demanded a title shot and Don Callis forced him into a tag team with Abyss.

March 20, 2004: IWC Super Indy Champion

On March 20, 2004, AJ Styles returned to IWC, entering the promotions Super Indy Survivor Showdown tournament. Styles defeated CM Punk in the semi-finals and Colt Cabana in the final to capture the IWC Super Indy Championship.

2004: Ted Petty Invitational winner

In 2004, AJ Styles returned to IWA: Mid-South and won the 2004 Ted Petty Invitational. On October 21, Styles won the vacant IWA: Mid-South Heavyweight Championship, but lost the title to CM Punk two days later on October 23.

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.

2005: TNA Super X Cup Tournament and X Division Championship Win

In 2005, AJ Styles participated in the TNA Super X Cup Tournament and eventually earned a title shot. He defeated Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels at Unbreakable in a three-way match to become the X Division Champion for a fifth time.

January 4, 2010: TNA World Heavyweight Title Defense

On January 4, 2010, AJ Styles successfully defended the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kurt Angle on an episode of Impact! after winning it on September 20, 2009.

2010: Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 Top Rank

In 2010, Jones ranked atop the annual Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500, the first TNA wrestler to achieve this.

November 2012: Ranked in Top 50 Wrestlers

In November 2012, IGN UK columnist Matt Fowler ranked AJ Styles at number 38 in his top 50 professional wrestlers of all-time list.

2012: GMA Dove Awards Presentation

In 2012, Styles and Montell Jordan presented the award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Record of the Year to Lecrae at the 43rd annual GMA Dove Awards.

November 3, 2013: TNA World Heavyweight Championship defense in AAA

On November 3, 2013, AJ Styles returned to AAA, successfully defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a rematch against El Mesías.

November 16, 2013: Wrestle-1 Debut

On November 16, 2013, AJ Styles made his debut for Japanese promotion Wrestle-1, successfully defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Seiya Sanada.

March 11, 2015: FWE Heavyweight Champion

On March 11, 2015, AJ Styles defeated John Hennigan to win the FWE Heavyweight Championship. Styles won two falls to one.

2015: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestler of the Year

In 2015, Jones won the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestler of the Year award.

2016: WWE Return and Championship Win

In 2016, Jones returned to WWE and won the WWE Championship twice.

2016: PWI Wrestler of the Year

In 2016, Jones was voted PWI Wrestler of the Year.

2016: Recognition as One of the Best Wrestlers

In 2016, Pro Wrestling Torch journalist Michael Moore noted that AJ Styles "has long been regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world" and Luke Winkie of Sports Illustrated listed him as the 46th greatest wrestler of all time.