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AJ Styles Sets One-Year Timeline for Retirement From In-Ring Competition

He says the choice preserves the AJ Styles character by avoiding a late‑career decline.

Overview

  • Styles told Tokyo Sports he will definitely retire within the next year.
  • WWE has announced Styles vs. John Cena for Crown Jewel on Oct. 11 in Perth as part of Cena’s farewell tour.
  • Styles said a WrestleMania appearance next year is likely but not confirmed.
  • He is advertised for WWE’s October return to Japan, which he said will probably be his final matches there.
  • He is considering a post‑retirement role in WWE focused on developing younger talent.