Story perspectives
AJ Styles Retires from WWE, Future in AEW Uncertain
2/5/2026
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Story summary
- AJ Styles (WWE wrestler) concluded his WWE career at the Royal Rumble after losing to Gunther in a match framed as his retirement.
- WWE's Paul Levesque stated Styles is done in the ring.
- Styles teased leaving his gloves in the ring.
- AEW has intensified discussions about Styles.
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling and TNA Wrestling have shown interest.
