GUNTHER may have ended AJ Styles legendary WWE careerbut its what he did after the match that has fans even more riled up, as he soaked in all the hatred directed at him.
During the Royal Rumble 2026 Post-Show, GUNTHER appeared for a backstage interview and was immediately bombarded by deafening Shut the f*** up! chants from the live crowd still lingering in the stadium. The fans werent just upsetthey were livid. And their anger only intensified as GUNTHER smirked his way through the abuse and stepped to the mic. He didnt hold back.
His match with Styles was nothing short of brutal. AJ fought with everything he haddrawing blood, landing a Styles Clash, and nearly scoring a win with a springboard 450. But once GUNTHER locked in a sleeper hold, it was over. Styles passed out, and the referee called for the bell.
The aftermath was gut-wrenching. AJ teased removing his gloves and leaving them in the ringa possible final gesturebefore ultimately putting them back on and offering one last pose on the turnbuckle. The crowd chanted Thank you AJ as commentary reflected on the end of a legendary run.
But for GUNTHER, it wasnt about endings. It was about dominance. With his words, he dismissed AJs legacy and made it clear that his own rise to WrestleMania 42 is just beginning.
Was GUNTHERs savage message out of lineor the ultimate heel move? And do you believe AJ Styles is truly finished? Let us know in the comments below.
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