AJ Styles Reveals Future After WWE In-Ring Retirement and AEW Rumors

TLDR

AJ Styles has confirmed he will remain with WWE in a mentorship role following his in-ring retirement, focusing on helping develop young talent within the company. WWE honored Styles with a tribute on the February 23, 2026 episode of Raw in Atlanta, where The Undertaker announced that Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 42 weekend. His decision to stay with WWE puts to rest speculation about potential opportunities with AEW, which reportedly would have been willing to make a substantial offer had he chosen to continue wrestling.