AJ Styles Reveals Duties Under New WWE Role After In-Ring Retirement

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AJ Styles has revealed details about his new WWE role following his in-ring retirement, which involves scouting talent online and providing mentorship to wrestlers across WWE's various levels including independent talent, NXT, and main roster performers. Speaking on his Phenomenally Retro podcast, Styles explained that he evaluates wrestlers to help them improve and potentially move closer to WWE opportunities, while also traveling to shows like Monday Night Raw to work directly with talent who need guidance. Styles officially retired from competition after losing to GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble and has since been announced for WWE Hall of Fame induction.