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AJ Styles' Heart Wasn't In It: WWE Legend Retires
1 Feb
Summary
- AJ Styles retired from wrestling following his loss at the 2026 Royal Rumble.
- Styles' heart was no longer in the in-ring competition, leading to his decision.
- He aims to spend more time with his children after missing milestones.
AJ Styles' professional wrestling career concluded following his defeat at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble event. This retirement, a pre-determined outcome for Styles, was confirmed by Triple H in the post-show press conference.
Half a year ago, Styles informed management of his decision to retire, even before accepting the Royal Rumble match. He explained that his heart was no longer fully invested in the demanding in-ring performances required in WWE.
Despite his decision, Triple H acknowledged Styles' enduring talent and stated that he had not missed a step. The WWE COO emphasized that Styles' choice stemmed from a personal feeling that it was the right time to step away from active competition.
Styles, a devoted family man with four children, expressed a strong desire to spend more quality time with them. He has reportedly missed many of their milestone events due to his wrestling career and now seeks to be more present.
Triple H lauded Styles for his remarkable career and the sacrifices made over the years. He conveyed that Styles deserves immense respect and gratitude for his contributions to wrestling and for being an inspiration to fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
