Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

WWE Legend AJ Styles Announces Retirement at Royal Rumble

2/21/2026

30 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

AJ Styles (WWE legend) announced his retirement at the Royal Rumble in January 2026 after losing to Gunther.
Styles planned to retire at WrestleMania but chose the Royal Rumble to end where he debuted.
Styles missed four months with a foot injury but returned against Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41.
His retirement marks the end of a Hall-of-Fame-worthy career with multiple championships in WWE and other promotions.

1 of 1

Story summary

AJ Styles (WWE legend) announced his retirement at the Royal Rumble in January 2026 after losing to Gunther.
Styles planned to retire at WrestleMania but chose the Royal Rumble to end where he debuted.
Styles missed four months with a foot injury but returned against Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41.
His retirement marks the end of a Hall-of-Fame-worthy career with multiple championships in WWE and other promotions.