AJ Styles was forced to retire at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 when he faced defeat against Gunther in Riyadh. However, a new report claims that The Phenomenal One might not be done with Wrestling.
AJ Styles' sudden retirement
Following AJ Styles announcing that 2026 would be his last year in Wrestling, the audience expected a retirement tour match in TNA Wrestling before all is said and done. Shockingly, The Phenomenal One put his career on the line against Gunther in Saudi Arabia and lost the match at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.
As per WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, people within the Stamford-based promotion are under the impression that Styles is not done with Wrestling. The report also claims that there is a strong notion that the match with Gunther was not his final match, which means there is a possibility of another fight.
The shocking retirement came as a surprise to many, consisting of Triple H, who was expecting The Phenomenal One to wrestle until the end of the year.
Is AJ Styles done with wrestling after WWE Royal Rumble 2026?
Following his match with Gunther in Saudi Arabia, AJ Styles got emotional when he got a standing ovation for his performance. The Phenomenal one took his gloves off but put them back on as he posed to the crowd and left the ring. The gesture left many puzzled.
In an appearance on What's Your Story? With Steph McMahon, the Men's Grand Slam champion was questioned about the spot, and Styles disclosed that he is not sure if he is done with the sport. The 48-year-old WWE icon revealed how he could make a comeback to the ring.
Styles said he wants to keep the door open for a tag match if his son decides to join the wrestling industry. There is a rumor around AJ Styles' future after his retirement match, and only time will tell what is next for the Phenomenal One in the industry.