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John Cena and AJ Styles delivered an emotional and nostalgic nearly 30-minute match at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, honoring their careers and influences, with Cena set to retire soon and Styles planning to wrestle only until next December, making this match a memorable farewell and tribute to their legacies.
The September 8, 2025, WWE RAW featured high-stakes matches including AJ Styles vs. El Grande Americano, the return of AJ Lee after a decade, and intense promos and confrontations involving Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Jey Uso, culminating in a chaotic main event with multiple interference and a show-ending surprise attack.
WWE RAW on September 1, 2025, featured title defenses, intense matches, and storyline developments, including Dominik Mysterio retaining the Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles, ongoing tensions among top stars like Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and LA Knight, and significant segments involving The Judgment Day, The New Day, and other wrestlers, with upcoming matches and storylines set for future events.
During WWE Clash in Paris 2025, John Cena used AJ Styles' finishing move, The Styles Clash, on Logan Paul as a tribute to Styles and to entertain fans, explaining that he aims to pay homage to influential wrestlers by taking risks and evolving his in-ring style.
TNA Slammiversary 2025 is set to be a major event with strong ticket sales, notable returns like AJ Styles, and cross-promotion with WWE's NXT, featuring a star-studded lineup and backstage support from AEW talent like Deonna Purrazzo.
Ahead of WWE RAW in Arizona, CM Punk and AJ Styles are backstage, with Punk scheduled to appear on the show. The episode features major matches including Jey Uso defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and appearances by Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Nikki Bella, with potential surprises like Bayley's return. The episode is expected to be highly eventful, possibly shaking up the RAW title picture and women's division.
Mark Henry praised AJ Styles' fake retirement stunt on SmackDown, which mirrored Henry's 2013 trick on John Cena. Henry, whose AEW contract recently expired, expressed his approval on social media and plans to stay active in pro wrestling while working on other projects.
The 5/31/24 episode of WWE SmackDown had its highs and lows. Highlights included Nia Jax's confident reign as Queen of the Ring, the innovative storytelling of the Wyatt 6, and Piper Niven and Chelsea Green's victory. However, the show also had its disappointments, such as AJ Styles' faux retirement, the problematic portrayal of Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa, and the uncertain direction for Andrade and Apollo Crews.
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes announced a tournament to decide his challenger for WWE Backlash, with LA Knight defeating Bobby Lashley and Santos Escobar to advance. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga ejected Jimmy Uso from The Bloodline, Bron Breakker defeated Cameron Grimes, Naomi won against Tiffany Stratton, and AJ Styles emerged victorious in a Triple Threat match against Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio to advance in the tournament.
LA Knight secured victory at WWE WrestleMania 40 by pinning AJ Styles following a BFT, marking his debut at the event with a win and getting revenge on Styles. The match saw both wrestlers exchanging control, with Knight fighting through a leg injury and ultimately outmaneuvering Styles to claim the victory.
LA Knight made his WrestleMania debut in a thrilling match against two-time WWE champion AJ Styles, ultimately winning with his BFT finisher after a back-and-forth battle that saw both wrestlers pulling out all the stops.
LA Knight's interview segment challenging AJ Styles to a WrestleMania 40 match was absent from the initial run sheets for Friday Night SmackDown, sparking surprise among fans. Despite this, the ongoing feud between the two superstars continues to build anticipation for their upcoming clash at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
LA Knight has challenged AJ Styles to a match at WrestleMania 40 after Styles cost him a shot at Seth Rollins and the world heavyweight championship. The WrestleMania 40 lineup includes several high-profile matches, with Knight vs. Styles adding to the excitement of the event.
The Rock is expected to continue making TV appearances after WrestleMania, potentially setting up a future match with Roman Reigns; WWE is considering plans for John Cena's involvement at WrestleMania 40 amid his filming schedule; AJ Styles expresses his desire for another WWE title run before retiring, aiming to reclaim the championship one more time.
WWE's Elimination Chamber event presents opportunities for potential heel and face turns, with Rhea Ripley possibly turning face against Nia Jax, Naomi potentially turning heel to join the Bloodline story, Bianca Belair showing signs of frustration and a possible heel turn, and AJ Styles poised for a heel turn to set up a feud with LA Knight leading to WrestleMania 40.