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Key Points:
- Karl Anderson reflected on his surprise at AJ Styles retiring from WWE, admitting he had expected Styles to finish his career in AEW or TNA rather than WWE.
- Anderson and Doc Gallows were initially hesitant to return to WWE for Styles’ tribute show, but ultimately agreed after multiple communications and felt comfortable once they saw familiar faces.
- The tribute show marked Anderson’s first in-person meeting with Styles since their WWE departure, with their reunion captured on camera during an interview.
- After Styles announced his retirement due to neck injuries and desire to mentor younger wrestlers, Anderson acknowledged he had to "eat crow" for doubting Styles would retire in WWE.
- The Undertaker personally informed Styles of his 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction, a
