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AJ Styles' WWE Future: Retirement or Return?
17 Feb
Summary
- AJ Styles may return to WWE after career-ending match loss.
- A tribute event in his hometown of Atlanta is planned.
- Styles lost a high-stakes career match to Gunther at Royal Rumble.
AJ Styles, widely considered one of wrestling's greatest performers, may be on the verge of a WWE return. Following a career-threatening loss to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, his future with the company seemed uncertain. However, a recent announcement on the February 16 episode of Monday Night RAW has sparked speculation.
During the broadcast, a video package celebrated Styles' career highlights. WWE announcer Michael Cole then revealed that the upcoming RAW from Atlanta, Georgia, Styles' home state, will feature a tribute to 'The Face that Runs the Place.' This strongly suggests a potential appearance by Styles, possibly to address his retirement.
The rivalry between Styles and Gunther intensified after Gunther's victory over John Cena. Styles stepped in, eventually leading to a high-stakes match where his career was put on the line. Gunther's victory at the Royal Rumble marked the end of Styles' ten-year tenure as a top WWE star.
Recent indications, including Styles' appearance on a podcast and the upcoming tribute, hint that his WWE journey might continue. The upcoming RAW episode in Atlanta is now a highly anticipated event, with fans speculating about Styles' live television presence.
