AJ Styles could have another match following WWE retirement

AJ Styles was forced to retire at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 when he lost to Gunther in Riyadh. However, a new report suggests that The Phenomenal One might not be done with wrestling.

After AJ Styles announced that 2026 would be his final year in wrestling, the audience expected a retirement tour and matches in TNA Wrestling before all is said and done. Surprisingly, The Phenomenal One put his career on the line against Gunther in Saudi Arabia and lost the match at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, people within the Stamford-based promotion are under the impression that Styles isn’t done with wrestling. The report also suggests that there’s a strong belief that the match with Gunther wasn’t his final match, which means there’s a possibility of another match.

The sudden retirement came as a shock to many, including Triple H, who was expecting The Phenomenal One to wrestle at least until the end of the year. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next for Styles in the industry.

Is AJ Styles truly done with wrestling following WWE Royal Rumble 2026?

After his match with Gunther in Saudi Arabia, AJ Styles got emotional when he received a standing ovation for his performance. The Phenomenal One took his gloves off but put them back on as he posed to the crowd and left the ring. The gesture left many confused.

In an appearance on What’s Your Story? with Steph McMahon, the Men’s Grand Slam Champion was asked about the spot, and Styles revealed that he’s not sure if he’s done with wrestling in the industry. The 48-year-old WWE legend furthermore revealed how he could return to the ring.

Styles stated he wants to keep the door open for a tag match if his son decides to join the industry. There’s chatter around AJ Styles’ future following his retirement match, and only time will tell what’s next for The Phenomenal One in the industry in the coming months.