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One year ago, John Cena and AJ Styles stepped into the ring at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, for what felt like much more than another match between two longtime rivals.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 6

WWE Hall Of Famer AJ Styles Already Described The Comeback Fans Want To See

AJ Styles stepped back into the ring to save his son, Avery Styles, at an Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment show. The WWE Hall of Famer ran in during a post-match attack on the 19-year-old, cleared out the attackers, and set up a Styles Clash before his target slipped free.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / August 23

How Nick Aldis Brought AJ Styles’ TNA Career to a Horrible End

There have been many legends who have performed in TNA over the last two decades plus, but ask fans to name the first who comes to mind and more often than not it's going to be AJ Styles.

Wrestling News / Viral Sports News / July 28

AJ Styles Challenges WWE’s Decision on Young Superstar

Retired WWE performer AJ Styles recently voiced strong criticism of the company’s decision not to accelerate the rise of promising talent Bron Breakker toward a world championship opportunity.

Wrestling News / HITC / July 27

AJ Styles names the returning WWE star who has to be world champion next, ‘He is the destroyer!’

AJ Styles might be safely retired from wrestling but he’s still keeping an eye on WWE and has a strong opinion who should be the next main champion. Going into SummerSlam, WWE’s current two top male champions are Roman Reigns and CM Punk.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 15

‘This isn’t the UFC’: AJ Styles states the biggest difference between WWE and MMA

AJ Styles has been about long enough to know everything there is to know about the world of professional wrestling. After a glittering career where he had huge success in New Japan, TNA and then WWE, Styles will go down as one of the greatest to ever do it and was rightly inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 15

AJ Styles gives his honest opinion on working under Vince McMahon for WWE

AJ Styles is one of the modern day greats of all wrestling, not just the WWE. Styles had a memorable debut at the Royal Rumble in 2016 and went from strength to strength before calling it a day earlier this year.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 9

AJ Styles says ‘scary’ WWE superstar could be a future World Champion

AJ Styles has picked out a current WWE star who he believes could be a future world champion. The Phenomenal One retired earlier this year at the Royal Rumble, and he’s since moved into a backstage role where his job entails finding future talents.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 18

AJ Styles Speaks on Why NXT is Vital Step When Transitioning to WWE

After months of rumors that he was WWE bound, former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion EVIL — now known as Naraku — made his debut late last month on an episode of NXT.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 3

AJ Styles Gives Released WWE Superstars Important Advice

AJ Styles is no longer an active WWE Superstar, but the WWE Hall of Famer has plenty of pro wrestling experience to work with when it comes to giving advice to the current day wrestlers around the world.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 8

AJ Styles Goes In-Depth on His New WWE Role

What is AJ Styles' new role backstage at WWE? On the February 23 episode of WWE Raw, AJ Styles officially retired from in-ring competition in his backyard of Atlanta, Georgia.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / February 26

Not Jumping to AEW, Styles Will Continue to Work With WWE

The Phenomenal One is officially done with WWE!… But only as a wrestler. AJ Styles shut down all the speculation during a recent appearance on Talk N’ Shop (with Gallows & Anderson), addressing rumors that his WWE Hall of Fame induction (Class of 2026, announced by The Undertaker on Raw in Atlanta) was just a move to block a jump to AEW.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 24

AJ Styles Announced for WWE Hall of Fame 2026 — Date & Venue Questions Remain

AJ Styles is headed to the WWE Hall of Fame. On the February 23 edition of Monday Night Raw, The Undertaker surprised Styles during a hometown tribute in Atlanta, announcing that he will be inducted as part of the Class of 2026 during WrestleMania 42 weekend.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Inside AJ Styles Tribute Show in Atlanta: Surprises & Hall of Fame News

One of professional wrestling’s greatest in-ring performers, AJ Styles, officially retired at the 2026 Royal Rumble. The timing surprised nearly everyone.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / February 11

AJ Styles and WWE 'Discussed' New Contract

AJ Styles was reportedly in discussions with WWE to extend his contract before retiring at the Royal Rumble on January 31st. The Phenomenal One lost to Gunther after putting his career on the line in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 10

Major Update on AJ Styles' WWE Contract Status

Why did AJ Styles' WWE in-ring career end so early in 2026? For several months, The Phenomenal One made it abundantly clear that this year would be his last as an active in-ring competitor.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / February 6

Wrestlers Are Accepting AJ Styles Really Has Retired As Tributes Pour In

AJ Styles lost a match to Gunther at Royal Rumble in which his career was on the line. Despite that, the wrestling world has remained unconvinced that The Phenomenal One is truly done competing in the ring.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

AJ Styles Retirement Update: Latest Report on His WWE Future

The wrestling world is buzzing with speculation after recent reports suggested that AJ Styles’ in-ring career with WWE is done after a loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble 2026.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / February 4

AJ Styles To Join AEW? Report Gives Update on WWE Retirement

AJ Styles appeared to retire at the Royal Rumble after losing to Gunther but that might have been the end of his WWE career rather than pro wrestling altogether.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 3

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.

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.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Royal Rumble 2026 Predictions: Is Gunther Poised to End AJ Styles’ Career?

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, taking place on January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, features one of the most emotionally charged matches of the year: AJ Styles vs.

Wrestling 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 / Total Apex Sports / January 20

AJ Styles Could Retire At 2026 Royal Rumble As WWE Contract Ends

AJ Styles, one of the most iconic in‑ring performers in pro wrestling history, finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. According to multiple reliable

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 19

WWE Royal Rumble 2026: If AJ Styles Loses, Here’s What You Could Be Missing

In a surprising turn of events, AJ Styles will put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stipulation stems from the pair’s recent one-on-one clash in the main event of Raw.