Who is Avery Styles? Meet WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles’ son who has followed his father’s footsteps to make his wrestling debut | WWE News
Avery Styles is the wrestling name of Avery Jones, the 19-year-old son of WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles. Born on February 14, 2007, Avery has followed his famous father into professional wrestling. He made his in-ring debut in June 2026 and has already started building his own name in the business. His early career has attracted major attention because of his family connection, but the young wrestler is now beginning to create a path of his own.Avery made his debut at Squared Circle Action Wrestling’s Freedom Fling event in Georgia. He defeated Ashton Martin in the main event. He later appeared for Game Changer Wrestling before making another major move. TNA announced his signing during Lockdown on August 23, 2026.
Who is AJ Styles’ son Avery Styles?
Avery Jones competes under the ring name Avery Styles. He is billed at 218 pounds and is from Royston, Georgia. His professional wrestling debut came on June 26, 2026. He made his first major appearance for Squared Circle Action Wrestling and defeated Ashton Martin.The young wrestler quickly gained attention because of his surname. He is the son of AJ Styles, one of the most respected wrestlers of his generation. AJ Styles has enjoyed a long career across major promotions, including TNA, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Ring of Honor and WWE.Avery’s early matches have already taken him beyond his hometown. Game Changer Wrestling announced that he would make his GCW debut at Top Play in Omaha, Nebraska. He went on to compete for the promotion as he continued gaining experience on the independent scene.His progress has also sparked discussion among wrestling veterans. On August 8, 2026, WWE wrestler Natalya Neidhart said Avery was “paying his dues”. However, F1RST Wrestling owner Arik Cannon accused the youngster of “skirting responsibility”.AJ Styles responded to the criticism. He said that his son was paid to wrestle and not to set up the ring. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale later defended Avery. He claimed that the young wrestler had “earned his spot” despite being a rookie.
Avery Styles signed a contract with TNA
Avery Styles has reached another major milestone. On August 22, TNA announced that he would appear at Lockdown in Chicago. During the event on August 23, the promotion announced that Avery Styles had signed a contract with TNA. He was also confronted by Frankie Kazarian during the show.His father’s legacy makes Avery’s journey especially interesting. AJ Styles is a former WWE Champion and a multi-time champion in TNA. He also became a major star in NJPW and ROH. He has headlined major events and built a reputation for his athletic style and in-ring ability.AJ Styles was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Now, his son is beginning his own wrestling story.Avery Styles still has a long road ahead. At just 19, he is only starting his career. While being AJ Styles’ son brings huge expectations, Avery now has the chance to prove himself inside the ring.
