AJ Styles may have lost a career-threatening match to GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble, but retirement isnt set in stoneand neither is his WWE contract. According to PWInsider, Styles and WWE were engaged in discussions about a new contract leading into the Royal Rumble. However, with no agreement reached before the event, WWE went forward with the GUNTHER match as a possible sendoff. As of now, Styles future with the company remains in limbo. While theres still ongoing communication between the two sides, PWInsider added theres been no indication that a new deal has been signedand Styles would technically be free to field offers elsewhere if his current deal lapses. Even then, dont expect a sudden jump to another promotion. Sources told PWInsider theres no internal rumblings suggesting Styles is planning an in-ring return anywhere else anytime soon. This new report puts recent comments from Styles into perspective. On a recent episode of Stephanie McMahons podcast, the Phenomenal One explained why he left his gloves on in the ring after the Royal Rumble losshinting that hes not fully ready to shut the door on his wrestling career. He also floated the idea of a potential dream moment down the road. At 48, Styles is already being talked about as one of WWEs all-time greatsand whether or not he returns for one final run, his legacy is already locked in. But the fact that he might still have more left in the tank? Thats the part keeping fans watching closely. Should WWE bring back AJ Styles for one final runor has he already written the perfect ending to his career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. G Add as a preferred source on Google
