As reported, TNA wanted to include AJ Styles in his hall of fame this year.
Bob Ryder and Rhino were included before Bound for Glory on Saturday, but according to a report from Fightful Select other names, including Styles and Monty Brown, were also considered.
It is said that TNA approached WWE to include Styles in the TNA Hall of Fame this year. However, WWE rejected the opportunity. Although no specific reason was given, sources within TNA believe that WWE's rejection of the idea may be related to Styles' current injury or future history plans.
Styles has not fought since he suffered a hurting a fight against Carmelo Hayes in the October 4 edition of WWE SmackDown. It was his first fight in the WWE programming since he lost to the WWE Cody Rhodes champion in a “I QUIT” fight at Clash At The Castle in June.
Styles, an cornerstone of the history of TNA, spent twelve years in the company and became one of its most decorated champions. From 2002 to 2014, he was a world heavyweight champion of the NWA three times, when it was the most important title of the company. Styles also won the TNA Heavyweight World Championship twice.
