I like AJ's character right now. He's still involved with most of the show and gets plenty of face time. He's not made into one of the main eventers right now, but that's because to be honest he's not the biggest draw right now. TNA is trying to attract new fans and AJ styles just isn't the most recognizable name to the more casual fans as apposed to someone like Kurt Angle or Sting. I'm sure overtime AJ will be given a big roll, but right now I think it's best for him to take a bit of a back seat to guys like Christian Cage, Kurt Angle, and Sting. The show isn't big enough to give everyone main event spots, so right now I think it's best for TNA to just keep using him the way they are and than sometime in the future elevate him back up to main event status.