AJ Styles retires, will be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
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Key Points:
- WWE dedicated this week's episode of Monday Night Raw in Atlanta as a tribute to AJ Styles following his career-threatening loss to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble.
- Despite initial ambiguity about his retirement, Styles confirmed his departure from professional wrestling during the Raw main event, explaining the symbolic act of leaving his gloves in the ring.
- The segment was unexpectedly interrupted by The Undertaker, who teased unfinished business with Styles, surprising the audience and Styles himself.
- The Undertaker revealed that AJ Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, joining Stephanie McMahon as the only announced inductees so far.
