AJ Styles to take on Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH Destination

AJ Styles is set to return to Japan for the first time in over 8 years. The phenomenal one will be taking on Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH Destination. The PPV event of the Japanese company will be taking place on the 7th of July, a night after the Money in the Bank 2024. The fans of NOAH are happy after hearing the news, as they get to witness their old star.

Before joining WWE, Styles was an integral part of NOAH. After moving away from TNA, the star wrestler moved to Japan and made a name for himself. It was his performance in the company that made WWE look and sign him. In the last few weeks, there have been a lot of crossovers between WWE and other Wrestling companies.

While TNA and UFC got an opportunity to collaborate with the Stamford-based company, it is now the chance for NJPW to do so. The phenomenal one will be up against Naomichi, one of the top wrestlers in Japan in the men's division currently. It will be a special singles match and the Abema PPV awaits to welcome their former star. But a large cloud glooms among WWE fans.

Is AJ Styles leaving WWE?

AJ took on Cody Rhodes in an "I Quit" match at the Clash at the Castle. The American Nightmare had the last laugh as he beat Styles to defend the title. It was the first-ever loss for AJ in an "I Quit" Match. After the match, it seemed as if the 2-time world champion was limping around on his way back to the locker room. He went back with the help of the security guards.

The fans started to wonder if it was the end of roads for Styles. Many thought it was the last match of the star wrestler in the company. As the announcement from NOAH came, there was confusion regarding AJ's future in WWE. Many are wondering if Styles is leaving the company. However, it is just a collaboration between the companies.