AJ Styles Signals End of In‑Ring Run, With WWE Eyeing Non‑Wrestling Roles
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Triple H said AJ Styles made it clear he’s done with in‑ring competition, with Styles’ final in‑ring outing coming at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh where he lost to Gunther. WWE hopes Styles can continue contributing to the business in a non‑wrestling capacity, potentially in a mentorship or front‑office role similar to Shawn Michaels’ work in NXT.
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