The January 26, 2026 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW ended with chaosFinn Balor ambushing CM Punk during his World Heavyweight Title defense against AJ Styles. But once the cameras stopped rolling, the mood inside Torontos Scotiabank Arena shifted into something far more emotional.
After the show went off the air, AJ Styles and CM Punk shared a moment in the ring, offering fans a raw and unscripted farewell that left many in attendance visibly moved. Styles took the mic first and looked Punk straight in the eyes before addressing himand the crowdwith real gratitude.
The audience erupted in applause, but the emotion didnt stop there. CM Punk responded with a message of his own, turning to both Styles and the fans who had braved cold weather and tough travel to be there.
Then, turning his focus back to AJ Styles, Punk gave him a tribute only a peer could deliver:
The crowd in Toronto gave both men a standing ovation, and the segment ended with Punk and Styles embracing in the ringa full-circle moment for two legends with more than 20 years of shared history.
RAW may have ended on a chaotic note with Finn Balors attack, but what happened after the broadcast reminded everyone what wrestling is truly aboutrespect, legacy, and the bonds formed in the ring.
Did this post-RAW moment hit you in the feels? Whats your favorite AJ Styles memory from his WWE run? Let us know in the comments.
