Overview
- On Raw in Toronto, Styles opened the show declaring 2026 his final year, leading to a CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship match that ended in a Finn Balor–caused disqualification.
- WWE has confirmed Styles vs. GUNTHER for Jan. 31 in Riyadh with Styles’ in‑ring career at stake under the stipulation.
- A since‑deleted Instagram diary from Shinsuke Nakamura claimed Styles told him he intended to retire at the Royal Rumble, intensifying fan expectations.
- Fightful Select and PWInsider report Styles’ WWE deal expires around February, with plans pointing to the Rumble as his likely final WWE match, though outcomes can change.
- The Royal Rumble streams Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally from the King Abdullah Financial District venue.