Avery Styles Makes Pro Wrestling Debut at Georgia Indie Show, Father AJ Styles in His Corner

The next generation of the Styles family has arrived in professional wrestling. Avery Jones — competing under the name Avery Styles — made his in-ring debut on June 26th at a show promoted by S.C.A. (Squared Circle Action), an indie promotion based out of Royston, Georgia. Avery faced Ashton Martin in singles competition for his first-ever professional match, and WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles was on hand to witness the occasion in person.

AJ Styles, whose real surname is Jones, is one of the most accomplished performers in the history of professional wrestling — a multi-time world champion across WWE, TNA, NJPW, and ROH whose career has spanned more than two decades at the highest levels of the industry. Having his father ringside for a debut carries obvious weight, both personally and symbolically, for a young wrestler stepping into the business for the first time.

S.C.A. operating out of Royston puts the debut close to home for the Styles family, who have long been associated with the Georgia area. Starting on the independent scene — away from the spotlight of a major national promotion — is a path many second-generation talents have taken to learn the craft before potentially pursuing bigger opportunities down the road.

It remains to be seen how active Avery Styles plans to be on the independent circuit going forward, but with one of wrestling’s all-time greats as both a father and mentor, the foundation is about as strong as it gets.