AJ Styles Explains Why He Chose Royal Rumble Over WrestleMania 42 for Retirement Match

TLDR

AJ Styles explained in an interview with Chris Van Vliet why he chose to retire from WWE at the Royal Rumble instead of WrestleMania 42, revealing it was his own decision rather than WWE's. Styles said the Royal Rumble held special meaning since he debuted there in 2016, making it the fitting place to end his career. He also admitted the one thing that could bring him out of retirement is a chance to team with his son.