AJ Styles Saves Son Avery Styles At Indie Event

AJ Styles returned to the ring to save his son.

At Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, AJ Styles made a surprise appearance, saving his son Avery Styles from a post-match attack.

“The Phenomenal One” was setting up for a Styles Clash, but was thwarted in his attempt.

AJ Styles made a surprise appearance tonight at Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment saving Avery Styles from a post-match beatdown!

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AJ retired from in-ring competition in January at the Royal Rumble when he lost to Gunther. He has left the door open to return to the ring, saying if it was to team with his son on a big stage, he would be open to doing it.

Avery is signed to TNA Wrestling. He is set to make his in-ring debut at Bound Fory Glory in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet.