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Trademark Filings Fuel Speculation That AJ Styles Might Be Leaving WWE

AJ Styles has confirmed a few times that he plans to retire this year. What we weren't expecting was for his career to be over by January. Styles will compete in a match where his career is on the line at Royal Rumble this Saturday, and some recently filed trademarks have fueled speculation that it might be his final outing in WWE.

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WWE Royal Rumble Quickest Elimination Odds Revealed - Misery For Miz

The Royal Rumble is always fun for fans, and several iconic moments of WWE programming have taken place in the 30-man Rumble. Viewers wait in anticipation to see who will win the match and book a WrestleMania main event, and some keep an eye on the superstar who ends up with the most eliminations.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / January 29

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Predictions: Will Gunther End AJ Styles' Career?

Get hyped, everyone, because it is nearly time for the 39th annual Royal Rumble. AJ Styles will be putting his WWE career on the line against Gunther,

AJ Styles News / Wrestling on SI / January 29

Triple H Claims AJ Styles Has a List of People He Wants to Wrestle Before Retiring

AJ Styles made it public last year that he wants 2026 to be his final year as a professional wrestler. Styles is widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and has a list of achievements from WWE, TNA, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and more to back that up.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 29

Why this top WWE star ‘hates’ their iconic ring name

Over a decade into her run with the promotion, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin, is not a fan of her ring name. During an interview with The Viall Files: Going Deeper alongside her husband, fellow wrestler Seth Rollins, Lynch was asked if she still likes her ring name.

Wrestling News / ESPN / January 29

Key stats and info to know before the 2026 Royal Rumble

As the road to WrestleMania 42 begins this Saturday, here's a look at the history of its first stop.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 29

WWE legend makes bold ‘Saudi Arabia’ claim on AJ Styles’ wrestling future

In less than a few days, AJ Styles is set to battle his potential retirement match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Royal Rumble Matches WWE Has Run More Than Once

The Royal Rumble is one of the biggest PLEs in WWE history. The first event took place in 1988, but the inaugural event on PPV was in 1989. However, the Royal Rumble match is one of the most important matches of the year as the winner books their place in a coveted world championship match at WrestleMania.

Dusty Rhodes News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Why it is Time to Bring Back the WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic was a bracket-style tournament contested on NXT for many years. It was held in 2015 and 2016, then annually from 2018 until 2022, and then again in 2024.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Former WWE Tag Team Champion Makes AEW Dynamite Debut

On the January 28 episode of AEW Dynamite, Mark Briscoe encouraged all comers to challenge him for the TNT Championship following a victory over the Don Callis Family’s El Clon.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 28

AEW Dynamite Results (1/28/26): Andrade Beats Swerve, Kris Statlander Retains, Tommaso Ciampa Debuts

The AEW Men's World Heavyweight Championship picture reached a new boiling point on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite. The show opened this week with a match between Kenny Omega and Rocky Romero.

Kenny Omega News / The Sportster / January 28

AEW Dynamite Results and Recap: Kenny Omega Is Coming For The AEW Championship (January 28, 2026)

This article contains spoilers and results from AEW Dynamite for January 28, 2026. You have been warned!The picture for the AEW World Championship continues to heat on tonight's AEWDynamite with multiple former champions gunning for MJF.

Brock Lesnar News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

The Beast Is Back: Brock Lesnar Declares For The 2026 Royal Rumble

Just when the road to WrestleMania seemed predictable, a massive wrench has been thrown into the works—a wrench the size of a Beast. Brock Lesnar has officially declared for the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Preview: WWE Raw (2/2/26) Philadelphia Street Fight

It’s weird discussing a WWE Raw from Philadelphia now when the whole roster has to fly to Saudi Arabia, compete in a Royal Rumble and jet home before it happens. By the time WWE Raw kicks off at 8 pm local time at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, we will have new No.1 contenders for both major titles at WrestleMania 42.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 28

WWE’s CM Punk emotionally in denial about AJ Styles’ retirement

At some point this year, WWE legend AJ Styles will retire, and it could come as soon as the Royal Rumble on Jan. 31, 2026, which is making World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk emotional.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 28

WWE stars Rey Mysterio, Penta link up in rare unmasked photo

If you’ve ever wondered what WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio looks like without a mask, you can get a pretty good look at it in a new picture with fellow Superstars Penta and Dragon Lee.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 28

CM Punk Did What His Rival Refused and Said Something Nice About Seth Rollins

It's no secret that Seth Rollins and CM Punk do not like each other, or at least that's what they want the public to believe. Much to their credit, they do a great job of committing to the bit (if it is a bit) off-screen, but The Best in the World has now proven that he is capable of saying something nice about his bitter rival.

AJ Styles News / Trade Talk Sports / January 27

New Gunther Trademark May Hint at Future of AJ Styles

WWE appears to be doubling down on Gunther’s new era of dominance heading into the Royal Rumble. The company has officially filed a trademark for a new nickname tied to the reigning powerhouse: “Career Killer.” The timing has immediately fueled speculation about what — and who — could be in danger this Saturday.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / January 27

WWE Royal Rumble Predictions: Surprise Returns and the Road to WrestleMania 42

The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about editions in years. Set for January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this year marks the first traditional Royal Rumble held outside North America, giving the historic event an international flair and unprecedented global attention.

Triple H News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

AJ Styles and the Art of the 'Oops' Instagram Post

Every now and then, the wrestling gods—or perhaps just a slip of the thumb—gift us a nugget of information that sends the internet into a tailspin. Last weekend, it was Shinsuke Nakamura playing the role of the accidental town crier over AJ Styles’ match last weekend.

Rey Mysterio News / Total Pro Sports / January 27