AJ Styles’ True Reason for Retirement Finally Comes Out After WWE Exit
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Key Points:
- AJ Styles officially retired from in-ring competition after his loss to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, citing severe neck pain and accumulated injuries as the primary reasons for stepping away.
- Karl Anderson revealed in a podcast that Styles had privately told him he needed to retire to preserve his health and focus on helping the next generation of wrestlers.
- Despite initial disbelief from Anderson and fans hoping for a return, Styles had made a definitive and permanent decision to retire, prioritizing long-term well-being over continuing his wrestling career.
- WWE honored Styles with a tribute on Raw and confirmed his Hall of Fame induction during WrestleMania 42 weekend, solidifying his legacy as one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his era.
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