Triple H Reveals AJ Styles Is Personally Choosing His Final Opponents Before Retirement in 2026

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Triple H confirmed that 2026 will be AJ Styles' final year as an in-ring performer and revealed that Styles is personally selecting his opponents for his retirement run. According to Triple H, Styles is working behind the scenes each week to create a list of people he wants to face before retiring. Styles will face Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble with his career on the line, motivated by Gunther's treatment of John Cena in Cena's last match.