I think it's a shoot; At least I hope it is! I always tend to defend TNA because they get some fair and a lot of unfair criticism.
People wanted Bishoff, Hulk, and Brooke gone- TNA complied
People wanted them to go on the road (said Impact Zone looked bush league)- TNA complied
And after that people made fun of TNA for the crowds they drew while on the road so, TNA went back to the Impact Zone
People wanted new compelling stars (EC3, Mangus, Rockstar Spud, and Sam Shaw)- TNA complied (or currently attempting)
TNA has been in existence for 12 years now and people have called for their demise for atleast 11 years yet they still have managed to stay afloat
However, if this is true this would be egregious on so many levels. to me AJ is to TNA what Shawn Micheals or Hulk Hogan are to the WWE. They'd be crazy to let him go.
I hope the WWE would want to pick up a talented worker with a somewhat devout following.