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AJ Styles And Dragon Lee Retain WWE World Tag Titles At Saturday Night’s Main Event

A future-focused showcase requested by John Cena spotlighted rising names as AJ Styles’ 2026 farewell plans shape WWE’s short-term tag scene.

Overview

  • Styles and Lee defeated NXT’s Je’Von Evans and TNA’s Leon Slater, with Styles securing the fall via the Styles Clash.
  • The match was presented as an exhibition pairing established champions with a top NXT prospect and TNA’s X-Division champion.
  • WWE built the event around highlighting its next wave of talent at Cena’s request, emphasizing crossover showcases.
  • Reporting underscores that Styles is set to retire in 2026, informing how WWE features him during this title run.
  • Analysis suggests the reign is transitional as Raw’s tag division shifts focus back to long-term teams such as The Judgment Day, The New Day, The Usos and The War Raiders.