AJ Styles already confirmed hes retiring in 2026 but dont expect a grand farewell tour like John Cenas. According to Cena himself, the former WWE Champion has no interest in a drawn-out goodbye, even with fans begging for one.
Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, John Cena revealed a backstage conversation he had with Styles earlier this year during their feud. Cena asked if Styles would consider doing something similar to his own retirement run a farewell series of matches, promos, and appearances.
Cena expected at least some consideration, but instead, he got an answer that said everything without needing a long explanation. Styles, while lacing up his boots, hit him with the reality of where hes at physically and why extending his run just to do a tour doesnt make sense to him anymore.
For AJ, still being able to perform doesnt mean its easy. Cena explained that even though Styles continues to deliver in the ring, he knows his bodys limits and he refuses to keep going once it compromises the standard hes built.
Then came the clearest confirmation yet. Styles told Cena straight up that he had a hard date in his mind for retirement and he wasnt looking to stretch it out with a nostalgia tour. That moment was proof that AJ wants to leave while he can still go, not when he has to be carried out.
The Phenomenal One isnt planning a farewell tour. Hes not going to hang around for a curtain call. Hes walking out on his own terms, when hes ready, without the grand exit. Just like his in-ring style, his exit will be sharp, deliberate, and all business.
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