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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.

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Seth Rollins Shares Honest Admission About AJ Styles

What did Seth Rollins have to say about AJ Styles? It was a bittersweet finish for Styles at the Royal Rumble, where he seemingly wrestled his final WWE match.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / 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 / Wrestling on SI / February 5

Roman Reigns Gives AJ Styles a Heartfelt Farewell After WWE Retirement

AJ Styles wrestled his final WWE match this past weekend at the WWE Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. Styles wrestled Gunther with the stipulation that if Styles lost, he must leave WWE.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 5

AJ Styles Breaks His Silence on Continuing Wrestling Career After WWE

AJ Styles has responded to speculation over his future in wrestling amid suggestions he could continue wrestling despite retiring at the WWE Royal Rumble last Saturday.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 4

Tony Khan Praises AJ Styles Following WWE Retirement

Tony Khan has nothing but positive things to say about AJ Styles and his contributions to professional wrestling following his WWE retirement. AJ Styles has promised 2026 would be his last year as an active competitor in professional wrestling.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Exclusive Interview – TNA Wrestling’s Matthew Rehwoldt: 'My Superpower is Making People Excited About Things that Excites Me'

Matthew Rehwoldt thinks that, as a TNA Announcer, his superpower is making people excited about things that excite him, as a wrestler and wrestling fan, Last Word on Pro Wrestling can exclusively reveal.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / February 4

Gunther Clearly Has Become WWE’s Ultimate Heel

Gunther, known as the Ring General and Career Killer, has become the WWE universe’s favorite person to hate. Within the last year, Gunther has sent Goldberg, John Cena, and The Phenomenal AJ Styles into retirement with losses.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / 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 / Let Them Wrestle / February 4

AEW Dynamite & Collision Predictions: AJ Styles Will Replace Brody King

AEW Dynamite and Collision Predictions are here for February 4, 2026, live on TBS and TNT Network, at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada, and AJ Styles will replace Brody King in the main event.

Wrestling News / Wrestling 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 / Wrestling on SI / February 1

Shane McMahon Breaks Silence Over the End of AJ Styles WWE Career

AJ Styles' WWE career ended over the weekend at the Royal Rumble, and many names are stepping forward to celebrate his legacy. Saturday afternoon at Royal Rumble, Styles competed in his final WWE match, losing to Gunther after passing out in a rear naked choke.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 1

Who's Next on Gunther's WWE Career Hit List After Retiring AJ Styles?

Gunther did what he said he was going to and ended AJ Styles' WWE career at the Royal Rumble on Saturday. The Ring General added the Phenomenal One to his growing list of legendary wrestlers whom he has sent into retirement.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 31

John Cena Pays Emotional Tribute To AJ Styles After Retirement Match

John Cena has joined in with the tributes being paid to AJ Styles after the Phenomenal One’s retirement at the hands of Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 31

AJ Styles Career Over, Retired by Gunther at WWE Royal Rumble 2026

The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Premium Live Event kicked off on the highest of notes with the 2026 Women’s Rumble, with returning stars and unforgettable moments to boot.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

What If…AJ Styles Only Loses His WWE Career at Royal Rumble, Paving Way to a TNA Return?

AJ Styles has said it. Triple H has said it. If he loses against Gunther at the Royal Rumble, his career will be over. But what if there is a missing word in there?

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

The Phenomenal Five: Top 5 Best AJ Styles Matches in WWE

We are only one day away from the 2026 Royal Rumble, where one man and one woman will earn the opportunity to challenge the champion of their choosing at WrestleMania 42.

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.