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WWE Begins Planning AJ Styles’ 2026 Farewell, Per Reports

Styles has set 2026 as his final year, signaling interest in mentoring after he retires.

Overview

  • Wrestling Observer reporting says WWE has initiated internal discussions for a significant send-off next year, with details not yet finalized.
  • Styles has publicly stated he expects to remain with WWE after retiring in a non-wrestling role focused on training and developing talent.
  • Fightful reports people close to Styles describe him as content in WWE, with a jump to AEW viewed as highly unlikely.
  • Before his exit, Styles is slated to team with Dragon Lee on Raw to challenge Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
  • PWInsider reports Rey Mysterio is expected at the WWE Performance Center this week as he nears an in-ring return following April surgery.