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AJ Styles Receives Emotional Japan Sendoff as WWE Veterans Weigh Retirement

Nakamura reflected on his own timeline following a roster tribute in Tokyo where Styles thanked fans in Japanese.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Styles has said he plans to retire in 2026 and characterized the weekend shows as likely his final appearances in Japan.
  • CM Punk brought Styles out after the main event in Tokyo for a farewell moment as Shinsuke Nakamura read his prepared message in Japanese and talent lifted him on their shoulders.
  • Styles wrestled twice on the Japan swing, beating El Grande Americano and Ivar in a triple threat and defeating Kofi Kingston in a singles match.
  • Reports suggest WWE is considering a broader farewell for Styles in 2026, though no formal plans have been announced.
  • John Cena is booked for a December 13, 2025 retirement match, and Nakamura posted that their choices to step away remind him his own time may not be far off.