AJ Styles Addresses In-Ring Future After Royal Rumble Retirement

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AJ Styles addressed his in-ring future following his loss to GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble, telling Stephanie McMahon on "What's Your Story?" that while he may be done wrestling, "never say never." Styles suggested he might consider coming out of retirement for a potential tag team match with his son if the opportunity arose, though he's not planning anything "anytime soon." Fightful Select reported that Styles' WWE contract ended in February 2026 and his in-ring career with the company is officially done on his own terms, with Triple H confirming that Styles told him personally he's "done with the in-ring part."