Prior to TNA Slammiversary, multiple TNA sources relayed that AJ Styles was expected to be in a segment involving Frankie Kazarian, but that plans shifted in the hours before the event.

TNA sources believed WWE may have had some say in not wanting to promise a future match in the promotion for Styles that they weren't going to deliver on, as no main roster talent has worked a TNA match so far during the partnership.

At this time, it is unclear whether or not Styles will appear in TNA again in the future.