AJ Styles Steps Away from In‑Ring Career, Triple H Confirms Retirement Decision
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After AJ Styles lost to Gunther in a career-threatening match at WWE's 2026 Royal Rumble, Triple H said Styles clearly told him he is finished with in-ring action and plans to step away, with Styles expressing a desire to give back to the business off screen; the decision comes despite Styles still being at a high level and is framed as a personal choice to avoid further risk before injuries force him out.
- Triple H on AJ Styles’ retirement: “He made it very clear that he was just done with the in-ring” NoDQ.com
- AJ Styles and Gunther face off before huge bout at Royal Rumble: SmackDown highlights, Jan. 30, 2026 WWE
- 2026 Royal Rumble: The sports world reacts to AJ Styles' WWE retirement ESPN
- AJ Styles forced to retire after stoppage loss to Gunther at Royal Rumble POST Wrestling
- Triple H: AJ Styles Made It Very Clear To Me That He Was Just Done With The In-Ring Fightful
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