Shinsuke Nakamura Unveils AJ Styles’s WWE Retirement Date in Deleted Post
In a recent development, WWE superstar Shinsuke Nakamura revealed crucial information regarding AJ Styles’s impending retirement from professional wrestling. This announcement has stirred excitement among fans, as it pinpoints a specific date for Styles’s final match.
AJ Styles’s Retirement Date Confirmed by Nakamura
AJ Styles has previously stated that he will retire from in-ring competition in 2026. However, the exact date for his farewell match has remained uncertain until now. Following a recent match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Nakamura took to Instagram to share insights from a diary entry about his experiences with Styles.
Details of the Conversation
Nakamura described a significant conversation with Styles during a tour in 2025. This discussion took place while they were traveling in a van to a meet-and-greet event. According to Nakamura, Styles revealed that he had already chosen the date for his retirement match: January 31, 2026, at the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.
- Event: Royal Rumble
- Date: January 31, 2026
- Location: Saudi Arabia
Nakamura recalled that on the previous year’s tour in Australia, Styles had delivered a poignant speech after one of their matches. This speech hinted at his appreciation for the fans while subtly indicating that retirement was on his mind.
Potential Final Match
WWE has officially announced that styles will face “The Ring General” GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble. This match could potentially mark the end of Styles’s illustrious career as “The Phenomenal One.”
Fans are abuzz with anticipation, wondering if Nakamura’s revelations are a spoiler about Styles’s retirement or simply a clever part of WWE’s ongoing storylines. All eyes will be on the Royal Rumble as the date approaches.
