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The Latest on AJ Styles Potentially Wrestling After His WWE Retirement

AJ Styles' WWE career is effectively done, but has he truly wrestled his last match? Heading into 2026, wrestling fans believed they would have many more months of AJ Styles' WWE career to enjoy, but few predicted it would end as soon as the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.

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WWE Superstar Believes He Could Wrestle Circles Around CM Punk

Carmelo Hayes is open to stepping in the ring with CM Punk, but he doesn't think things would go well for the World Heavyweight Champion. Both Carmelo Hayes and CM Punk entered 2026 with championship gold around their waist.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

2026 WWE Royal Rumble was best of Triple H era, but there was also 1 big problem

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble was, in many ways, the best of the Triple H era since “The Game” took over as chief content officer, but there were still glaring issues with the annual battle royals.

LA Knight News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

WWE fans are all thinking the same thing about LA Knight in 2026

Back when he called himself Eli Drake in TNA, LA Knight was known for his gift of gab and for turning any kind of promo or segment given to him by the company into absolute gold.

Brock Lesnar News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

WWE have found their Brock Lesnar replacement

When Brock Lesnar first emerged on the scene in 2002, he exploded and was a Rookie of the Year for WWE. The Beast Incarnate forged decades of dominance, becoming simultaneously one of the most reviled and respected wrestlers in the company.

Chris Jericho News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

Gunther is the real reason Chris Jericho isn’t showing up in WWE

Many WWE fans expected Chris Jericho to show up at the Royal Rumble this year after rampant speculation that he would be leaving AEW and had been negotiating with the E for months to return in Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

Bron Breakker has fully embraced his inner Scott Steiner

Perhaps no pro wrestler has begun to get as vociferous of a push from the WWE brass in late 2025 going into 2026 than the new leader of The Vision, Bron Breakker.

Wrestling News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

Roman Reigns is proving WWE right for the Paul Heyman betrayal

When Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman became an item in 2020, everyone knew that WWE were finally striking gold with an extremely talented professional wrestler whom Vince McMahon had been stubbornly shoehorning into a milquetoast babyface role.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

WWE Raw Results: Roman Reigns Chooses Violence And CM Punk For WrestleMania 42

You know that feeling when you’re watching a horror movie, and the teenager opens the door to the basement? You know exactly what’s down there, but you still scream when the monster jumps out.

Adam Page News / Wrestling on SI / February 3

“Hangman” Adam Page Addresses Controversial Photo With Marty Scurll (Exclusive)

Despite being considered a face of goodwill by many pro wrestling fans, AEW World Trios Champion and former AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page recently encountered some controversy regarding his association with a former member of The Elite.

Stephanie Vaquer News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

WWE fans furious after Stephanie Vaquer’s entrance music change

During the post-Royal Rumble edition of Monday Night RAW in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WWE changed the entrance music of Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer — much to the fans’ dismay.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

Rey Mysterio announced as injured on WWE RAW

At 51-years-old, Rey Mysterio entered his career’s 15th Royal Rumble on Jan. 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Entering number four and failing to eliminate a single participant, Mysterio was soon eliminated by Oba Femi.

Finn Balor News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Finn Balor Will Inevitably Betray Judgment Day, Sending One of WWE’s Most Dominant Factions into Chaos

WWE has a Finn Balor problem. In his entire WWE career, Finn Balor has been the bridesmaid, but never the bride. He has been perpetually knocking on the door but truly never allowed inside.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 3

Top WWE Star Could Miss Elimination Chamber After Royal Rumble Injury

WWE's next stop on the Road to WrestleMania 42 is the Elimination Chamber, and the winner of the chamber matches will be granted a world title match at the Show of Shows.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 3

WWE's Stance on Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 Makes No Sense

Oba Femi was one of the highlights of the men's Royal Rumble match last Saturday before he was eliminated by Brock Lesnar. WWE showcased the Ruler as an unstoppable monster, and he threw five participants over the top rope, but his dominance was ended by the Beast.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / February 3

Raw Results 02.02.26 – Soft Street Fight And WrestleMania Main Events

These WWE Raw results are the fallout from the Royal Rumble on Saturday. This episode featured hissy fits, personal attacks, and even the booking for WrestleMania’s main events.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Was Charlotte Flair’s WWE Royal Rumble Elimination of Alexa Bliss Accidental or Intentional?

The 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble ended with Liv Morgan winning a championship match at WrestleMania: Vegas. But there was drama from the very beginning. Charlotte Flair walked out as number 1, aiming for her third Rumble victory.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Roman Reigns & CM Punk Set WrestleMania Stakes; Stephanie Vaquer & Oba Femi Dominate WWE Raw

Raw delivered exactly what the post-Royal Rumble episode needed to deliver: chaos, star power, and clear WrestleMania direction. The Philadelphia crowd witnessed Roman Reigns and CM Punk engage in an all-time great promo battle while NXT powerhouse Oba Femi made a dominant statement in his handicap showcase.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Oba Femi Crashes Philly, Takes Out War Raiders in Raw Debut

Oba Femi made his WWE PLE debut on Saturday, entering first in the Royal Rumble and proceeding to eliminate the first five men who entered after him. He locked eyes with Brock Lesnar and was an absolute force to be reckoned with.

Bron Breakker News / Total Pro Sports / February 1

Who Was Behind Bron Breakker’s Mystery Attack at the Royal Rumble?

The 2026 Royal Rumble delivered its usual chaos, surprises, and shocking eliminations—but one moment stood out above the rest. Bron Breakker, one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars, was taken out under highly suspicious circumstances after being mysteriously attacked by a masked individual.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / January 31

AJ Styles’ WWE Career Ends At the Royal Rumble

AJ Styles is done in WWE. After a hard-fought battle with Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, The Phenomenal One lost his one-on-one match, with the stipulation that if The Ring General One, Styles, would retire.