Overview

• At WWE’s Supershow in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 18, Styles addressed the crowd in what he has said could be his final Japan appearance before retiring in 2026.
• Shinsuke Nakamura read Styles’ prepared message in Japanese, and wrestlers filled the ring to honor him.
• CM Punk introduced Styles for the tribute, and he and Ivar later lifted Styles on their shoulders to salute the fans.
• Earlier on the card, Styles defeated Kofi Kingston, following a reported win in a triple threat the previous night on the Japan tour.
• After the show, Nakamura posted that the retirements of Styles and John Cena have him considering his own future, as some coverage noted Cena’s farewell tour has drawn attention away from Styles’ announcement.