AJ Styles is officially counting down to his retirement, and fans around the world are soaking up every appearance while they still can.
During WWEs recent live event in Melbourne, Australia, Styles dropped what felt like a final goodbye to Aussie fans after his match against El Grande Americano. With the mic in hand and emotion in his voice, Styles addressed the crowd directlymaking it clear this mightve been the last time theyd see him compete down under.
That moment comes shortly after Styles tore the house down in a classic showdown against John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth in October 2025. Before that, Styles famously retained the WWE Championship in 2018 against Samoa Joe during a tour stop, and also made waves by interfering in the Mens Elimination Chamber Match at the 2024 edition of the event.
With Styles planning to retire in 2026, fans are left wondering how WWE will handle his final run. Will it be a farewell tour similar to John Cenas ongoing goodbye, or will he quietly finish his career with selected appearances across the globe? No official schedule has been announced yet, but for fans in Australia, the goodbye felt very realand final.
AJ Styles has had a career filled with title reigns, dream matches, and unforgettable performances. As his retirement inches closer, each match now feels like part of a larger goodbye.
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