Newly Formulated Punchy Headline: Bischoff Reveals Why AJ Styles' WWE Exit Signals Big Shift toward Ring Prestige and Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominations
Eric Bischoff reflects on AJ Styles joining the WWE Hall of Fame, thinks he should wrestle in TNA.
AJ Styles in ring during his October 2024 return to WWE during an episode of "SmackDown. " - WWE 'The Phenomenal One' is set to join the WWE Hall of Fame later this year. AJ Styles will be inducted during WrestleMania weekend , alongside Stephanie McMahon and Demolition.
Despite Styles's retirement, on a recent episode of " 83 Weeks ," Eric Bischoff said he wants to see Styles back in TNA for one last match. "I would've liked to see him wrestle Frankie [Kazarian], just because of that little seed they planted," he added, referring to Frankie Kazarian's recent appearance on WWE television . "They've known each other so long, they're such great friends, and they're both phenomenal performers.
" "On a personal note? I think I would've kinda liked to see it because it kinda goes full circle, you know? 'Put the period at the end of the sentence' kind of opportunity," Bischoff further said.
"At the same time, I like the idea that the last time we saw AJ Styles in action was on the grand stage, the main stage, and not on a lesser event. " Eric Bischoff further expressed that he might selfishly want to see AJ Styles in action again, but he's happier that the veteran gets to end his career on his own terms. "That's a privilege.