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AJ Styles Says John Cena’s Handwritten Crown Jewel Introduction Took Him By Surprise

The gesture doubled as a public nod to Styles’ pre‑WWE legacy and set the tone for both men’s retirement timelines.

Overview

  • John Cena penned a custom ring introduction for AJ Styles at Crown Jewel that referenced Styles’ TNA and Bullet Club history, read aloud by announcer Alicia Taylor.
  • Styles said the tribute caught him off guard and praised Cena for shifting the spotlight to both competitors.
  • Cena defeated Styles in their one-on-one bout on Oct. 11 in Perth after a roughly 27-minute, tribute-heavy match.
  • Styles wore gear modeled after his 2005 TNA attire, echoing a look featured opposite Cena on a 2006 Pro Wrestling Illustrated cover.
  • On the following Raw, Styles and Dragon Lee captured the WWE World Tag Team Championships as Styles continues toward a planned 2026 retirement and Cena’s reported December exit.