AJ Kinds is again—and simply hours earlier than stepping right into a TNA ring for the primary time in over a decade, he dropped an emotional message that reminded followers why he’s referred to as The Phenomenal One.
Taking to Twitter forward of his Slammiversary look, Kinds shared a robust reflection alongside a hanging picture of his present self staring right into a mirror, going through his youthful TNA model. The message wasn’t simply nostalgic—it was a direct nod to the grind, the religion, and the legacy he’s constructed since his early TNA days.
“If I had the power to return in time, I’d inform myself ‘You don’t have any thought how far this journey’s about to take you. All of the ups, the downs, the doubts—they’re gonna form you into probably the greatest on the planet. Don’t lose that chip in your shoulder, however study when to let go of your satisfaction. You’re gonna stroll into locations you by no means thought you’d belong… Method higher than you can think about. Keep humble, keep hungry, and belief God’s timing—it’s good, even when it doesn’t really feel prefer it. You’re not simply phenomenal. You’re constructed for this.’”
This heartfelt publish got here simply after TNA formally confirmed AJ Kinds’ Slammiversary return—an announcement that was delayed as a result of journey coordination and planning, in accordance with TNA’s Carlos Silva.
“We went by that every one week because it all got here collectively. We needed to verify the logistics of getting AJ to New York had been set… On the finish, we determined—you understand what—let’s actually inform the followers. We’ve teased it sufficient… It’s AJ Kinds. He’s returning, and we simply needed to inform everybody so that everybody might have the most effective probability to see him at Slammiversary.”
With hypothesis already swirling a couple of potential showdown between Kinds and TNA World Champion Trick Williams at Certain for Glory, all eyes at the moment are locked on tonight’s Slammiversary. AJ Kinds is again the place it began—and he’s bringing historical past, starvation, and coronary heart with him.
TNA Slammiversary 2025 Lineup:
TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana Winner-Take-All: Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockouts Champion) vs. Jacy Jayne (NXT Girls’s Champion) Ladder Battle for TNA World Tag Workforce Titles: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. First Class X-Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater AJ Kinds Returns Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali DarkState vs. Matt Cardona, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC Knockouts Tag Workforce Titles: The Class Model (c) vs. The IInspiration (Pre-show) Steve Maclin, Mance Warner & Jake One thing vs. Real1, Zilla Fatu & Josh Bishop
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