Triple H on AJ Styles' retirement: "He made it very clear that he was just done with the in
Key Points:
- At the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble PLE, AJ Styles lost a career-threatening match to Gunther, signaling the end of his in-ring career.
- WWE executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque revealed that AJ Styles had communicated his desire to retire from wrestling earlier in the year.
- Triple H emphasized that Styles is mentally ready to step away from wrestling despite still being physically capable and talented.
- Styles expressed a wish to remain involved in the wrestling business in a non-competitive capacity, contributing his experience and influence.
- Triple H highlighted the importance of retiring before injury or forced retirement, respecting Styles’ decision to end his in-ring career on his own terms.