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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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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 / 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 / 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 / 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.

Finn Balor News / The Sportster / January 28

Big E Just Said What All WWE Fans Are Thinking About Finn Balor

Big E has given an interesting take on Finn Balor following the events that unfolded on this past Monday's episode of WWE RAW. Balor caused a disqualification in the world title main event between CM Punk and AJ Styles.

Seth Rollins News / The Sportster / January 28

Seth Rollins Names Five Stars Who Are The Future of WWE - Snubs Oba Femi

Seth Rollins has named five WWE stars he feels will be ones to watch in years to come but surprisingly didn't name Oba Femi amongst them. The Nigerian Ruler is set to make his official main roster debut on Saturday (January 31st) at the Royal Rumble.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

The Final Months of Ric Flair Wrestling in WWE

When Ric Flair left the WWE in the 1990’s, fans were uncertain if Flair would ever return to the company. The famous saying in wrestling, “never say never,” came to fruition when Flair came back to WWE in 2001.

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.

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.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 28

AEW Champion MJF takes shot at Andrade’s divorce from Charlotte Flair

Shortly after his AEW return, Andrade is already hearing it about his divorce from Charlotte Flair as Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) hit him below the belt on social media.

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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

Is Rey Mysterio Injured? WWE Hall of Famer Hurt on RAW

Rey Mysterio, one of WWE’s most iconic performers and a Hall of Famer, appeared to suffer a genuine injury during the January 26, 2026, episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 26

WWE Raw Results: Winners, Highlights, and Grades from Final Show Before Royal Rumble

The final episode of Raw before the Royal Rumble is officially in the books. A winter storm and frigid temperatures couldn’t stop Toronto fans from packing Scotiabank Arena for WWE’s last stop before Riyadh.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 27

WWE RAW 1/26/26 Recap: Finn Balor Viciously Attacks CM Punk Costing AJ Styles The Match

Tonight’s Royal Rumble go-home edition of WWE Monday Night RAW was live from Toronto, Canada, in the Scotiabank Arena. AJ Styles kicked off the opening segment of tonight’s RAW with his match against Gunther on Saturday, positioned as the most significant storyline on the card given that “The Phenomenal One” is using his career as collateral.

Seth Rollins News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Will Seth Rollins Compete at the WWE Royal Rumble?

As excitement builds for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 on January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, fans have been wondering whether Seth Rollins, one of WWE’s biggest stars, will make an appearance or compete in the men’s Rumble match.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 25

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Montreal 1/24 Results: Cody Rhodes & Jacob Fatu Get Busy

The first Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2026 was live from the Bell Centre in Montreal as WWE’s tour outside the States continues onto next week’s Royal Rumble from Saudi Arabia.