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AJ StylesWWE In-Ring Run Ends as Industry Figures Hint at What’s Next

A backstage offer from Triple H alongside WWE retrospectives signal his next chapter.

Overview

  • Styles’ WWE in-ring tenure concluded at Royal Rumble on January 31 after he passed out to GUNTHER’s sleeper in a career-threatening match.
  • WWE marked the moment with a ranked top 25 list of his highlights, including his 2016 debut, championship wins, and the notable choice to keep his gloves.
  • Booker T said he is certain Styles will wrestle again, citing the glove gesture and leaving open the possibility of non-WWE matches.
  • Jeff Jarrett argued fans have not seen the last of Styles in the ring, suggesting any return could follow a layoff.
  • AEW’s Tony Khan hailed Styles as an all-time great, and Styles has told fans “never say never” regarding a future in-ring appearance.