AJ Styles bids farewell to wrestling after Royal Rumble loss

AJ Styles waved goodbye to his wrestling career after losing to Gunther at the Royal Rumble. Fans were stunned since he was supposed to retire in 2026! Wrestling expert Dave Meltzer said WWE missed the chance for a grand farewell. Now, AJ won't be on the February 2 RAW, leaving everyone wondering if a proper celebration is in the works for this legend.

Quick rundown

1.AJ Styles retires after Royal Rumble loss to Gunther.

2.Fans shocked as AJ Styles' retirement comes earlier than expected.

3.Dave Meltzer criticizes WWE for lack of celebration for AJ Styles.

4.AJ Styles' retirement contrasts with John Cena's grand farewell.

5.Triple H confirms AJ Styles' in-ring career is over.

BREAKING: WWE decides AJ Styles' immediate future after Royal Rumble - Reports
BREAKING: WWE decides AJ Styles' immediate future after Royal Rumble - Reports
01:03 pm on Sunday, 1 February, 2026
AJ Styles Drops Emotional Farewell, Royal Rumble Showdown Ahead
AJ Styles Drops Emotional Farewell, Royal Rumble Showdown Ahead
Yo, AJ Styles just laid down a heartfelt farewell on Saturday Night's Main Event, feelin' all kinds of emotional, ya dig? He took out Shinsuke Nakamura with a slick Styles Clash, but now he’s gotta face Gunther at the Royal Rumble, puttin' his career on the line like a true champ. It's do or die, baby.
03:30 am on Sunday, 25 January, 2026
"I'm done," declares top WWE Superstar after Royal Rumble loss
"I'm done," declares top WWE Superstar after Royal Rumble loss
09:04 am on Sunday, 1 February, 2026
WWE Dropped the Ball on AJ Styles' Retirement Match, Fo' Shizzle
WWE Dropped the Ball on AJ Styles' Retirement Match, Fo' Shizzle
Yo, AJ Styles is throwin' in the towel at the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and fans be wonderin' why it's poppin' off so early, ya dig? Vince Russo pointed out WWE's slip-up, puttin' Styles in a tight spot. Styles just clowned Gunther on Raw, sayin' he could take him down, but now his career's on the line, makin' it all kinda awkward, fo' shizzle.
01:25 pm on Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
AJ Styles Retires: WWE Drops New Merch for a Legend
AJ Styles Retires: WWE Drops New Merch for a Legend
Folks, AJ Styles, the Phenomenal legend, just faced Gunther in Saudi Arabia at Royal Rumble 2026. It was a big deal, folks! But guess what? He lost! Gunther put him to sleep, and just like that, his career is over. But don’t worry! WWE is rolling out new merch for this superstar! I told you he was a winner! Unbelievable!
10:55 pm on Saturday, 31 January, 2026

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