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AJ Styles on Why He's Retiring in 2026 Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel Match vs John Cena

AJ Styles has confirmed he will retire next year and given the reasons behind his decision to call time on his career. The Phenomenal One spoke ahead of his WWE Crown Jewel match against longtime rival John Cena in Perth, Australia on Saturday (October 11).

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Cutting Ties: WWE Should Break Up The MFT

What was once known as The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa rebranded the group as his own, MFT (My Family Tree). Currently, Solo’s group consists of Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Talla Tonga.

Triple H News / FirstSportz / October 10

Nic Nemeth Alleges WWE Broke Handshake Deal to Leave the Company After SummerSlam 2019 Squash Bout with Goldberg

Nic Nemeth is one of those wrestlers whose career boasted both accolades and untapped potential. A former two-time World Heavyweight Champion and six-time Intercontinental Champion, he had a resume that most professionals would envy.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 10

AJ Styles Reveals if He Will Wrestle John Cena Again After Crown Jewel with Enormous Saudi Arabia payday

At one point, it didn’t even appear that John Cena vs. AJ Styles was in the cards for the remainder of Cena’s WWE farewell tour, but it is just over a day away from happening.

Eddie Guerrero News / FirstSportz / October 10

CM Punk Pays Tribute to Eddie Guerrero on What Would Have Been His 58th Birthday

WWE fans fondly remember the night of 15th February 2004, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, when Eddie Guerrero finally captured the WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / ESPN / October 9

Notable women of WWE: Standout wrestling stats to know

From Becky Lynch to Charlotte Flair, many one-of-a-kind women have contributed to the showstopping legacy of the WWE. Check out notable stats now.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 9

AJ Styles Surprised to Face John Cena in Retirement Match

AJ Styles admits he has imposter syndrome despite being one of his generation's best. He's surprised to be on John Cena's farewell tour; they meet at Crown Jewel in Perth on Oct.

Sami Zayn News / The Sportster / October 9

Sami Zayn To Be Dethroned on SmackDown? Fans Hope WWE Star Wins US Title

Sami Zayn's United States Championship Open Challenge has seen him defeat a variety of different WWE stars, including NXT star Je'Von Evans, who answered the call on SmackDown two weeks ago.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 9

Bronson Reed Makes Interesting Comparison Between Roman Reigns And Kazuchika Okada

Roman Reigns is the standard in today's era of wrestling. After a rivalry that's now spanned multiple months, Bronson Reed understands Reigns' impact on the business more than most.

Nic Nemeth News / Wrestling on SI / October 9

TNA Star Nic Nemeth Would Only Return To WWE For One Reason

Nic Nemeth is really enjoying his time in TNA Wrestling, and he's willing to do whatever he can to help the promotion be successful. The former WWE Superstar, known during his 19-year run with the company as Dolph Ziggler, was released from his contract in the fall of 2023.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / October 9

WWE star Roman Reigns provides ‘crap’ injury update ahead of Crown Jewel

It does not sound like WWE star Roman Reigns will be 100% going into his Crown Jewel match against Bronson Reed, according to the “Tribal Chief” himself.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 9

Nic Nemeth on Considering AEW After WWE Release

Nic Nemeth talked with Tony Khan but chose not to sign with AEW after his WWE release. He debuted in NJPW and TNA in early 2024, later becoming TNA World Champion and Tag Team Champion.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 9

WWE Crown Jewel: Perth – Twist Hurts 3-Time World Champion Hometown Hero

WWE’s Crown Jewel event takes fans to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on October 11, 2025. In an event in which champions face champions to determine the best of the best, there are a few other tantalizing storylines heading into the show.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / October 9

Triple H Praises 'QB1' Cody Rhodes After Sharing WWE Champion's Insane Schedule

Paul 'Triple H' Levesque has been showering WWE Champion Cody Rhodes with praise on social media as the company makes their way to Australia this week.

Seth Rollins News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

How CM Punk Will Cost Seth Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel Perth

On the latest episode of Raw, CM Punk fired shots at Seth Rollins, boldly claiming he has “The Visionary’s” number. The bad blood traces back to SummerSlam 2025, when Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract moments after Punk dethroned Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Cody Rhodes News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Is Cody Rhodes the Hardest Working Man in WWE? Triple H Thinks So

In a world where kayfabe is supposedly dead, every now and then, the curtain gets pulled back to reveal the unglamorous reality of being a top WWE Superstar.