
Triple H has spoken out about the fan backlash surrounding GUNTHERs riseand the controversy over John Cenas final matchas The Ring General heads into a career-threatening showdown with AJ Styles at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh.
During an appearance on ESPNs Get Up, Triple H addressed GUNTHERs streak of high-profile retirements, which now includes Goldberg and John Cena, and previewed what could be AJ Styles last match ever.
That moment drew plenty of heat from longtime Cena fans, and Triple H acknowledged the reaction wasnt exactly warm. The fallout from that finish didnt sit well with AJ Styles either, who saw it as blatant disrespect. In response, Styles raised the stakes himself, putting everything on the line at this years Royal Rumble.
Triple H made it clear: the moment is massive. One of WWEs most decorated careers could be over.
As for what fans can expect beyond the high-stakes main event, Triple H teased a lot of surprises for Saturdays Royal Rumble in Riyadh. With GUNTHER already responsible for ending the careers of two icons in less than a year, all eyes are now on whether AJ Styles will be the next legend to fall.
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