🔥 WWE Confirms Big Plans for AJ Styles’ Emotional 2026 Retirement — Here’s What’s Really Happening! 🔥
WWE fans, brace yourselves — AJ Styles’ legendary career is nearing its end, and the company is already preparing something huge for The Phenomenal One’s farewell.
During the Crown Jewel pre-show, Styles shocked fans by officially announcing that he plans to retire from professional wrestling in 2026. Now, new backstage reports reveal that WWE has started planning his final run before he hangs up his boots for good.
💥 WWE Reportedly “Planning” AJ Styles’ Retirement Send-Off
At Crown Jewel, the 48-year-old Styles went head-to-head with John Cena in what fans are calling a dream match for the ages. Cena, who’s set to retire on December 13th, even paid tribute to Styles before the bout — a classy nod from one legend to another.
Despite delivering another standout performance in Perth, Australia, Styles feels the time is right to call it quits before his body starts slowing down. He’s been with WWE for more than eight incredible years and now wants to focus on family life — but not before one final epic chapter.

🗣️ WWE Insider Reveals What’s Next
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE already has a plan in motion for AJ’s retirement storyline. Meltzer noted that “there is a plan in play for how to handle AJ Styles’ retirement in 2026” and that “they believe he’s definitely retiring next year.”
This means the countdown has officially begun — and any hopes of a surprise U-turn are quickly fading. Styles had previously sparked confusion in September with an off-air promo claiming someone “doesn’t want him in WWE anymore,” but it now seems that was just storyline noise.
🕊️ A Farewell Fit for a Legend
While WWE hasn’t finalized the details, early rumors suggest a “Phenomenal Farewell Tour” could be in the works — mirroring John Cena’s current retirement journey, featuring dream rematches and bouts with rising stars.
No matter how it unfolds, one thing’s for sure: AJ Styles’ final run will be an emotional celebration of one of wrestling’s most gifted performers.
👑 The clock is ticking for The Phenomenal One — and WWE wants to make sure his goodbye is truly phenomenal.