Allen Neal Jones, also known as AJ Styles, is a renowned American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's Raw brand. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked for the biggest promotions globally and is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation.
Born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia, AJ Styles debuted in 1998, competing for various independent promotions before gaining initial mainstream exposure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001. He later signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling) in 2002, where he became the cornerstone of the company, winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship twice, the NWA World Heavyweight Championship three times, and the inaugural X Division Championship six times.
Simultaneously, AJ Styles appeared in Ring of Honor (ROH) from 2002 to 2006, becoming the inaugural ROH Pure Champion, and wrestled in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) between 2014 and 2016, winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship twice.
AJ Styles first appeared in World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 2002, but declined a developmental contract. He returned to the company in 2016, winning the WWE Championship twice, including his second victory in Manchester, making him the first wrestler to win the title outside North America.
Throughout his illustrious career, AJ Styles has won 31 championships in major promotions, including nine world titles. He has been a pillar of the wrestling industry for over two decades, respected by fans and co-workers alike.