AJ Styles Discusses Returning to WWE with Signature Gloves
AJ Styles recently experienced a significant moment in his career at the Royal Rumble, where he lost his retirement match to Gunther. The outcome has sparked numerous discussions regarding Styles’ future in wrestling.
AJ Styles and the Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble took place on January 28, 2023, with a stipulation that if Styles lost, he would retire. After being choked out by Gunther, Styles symbolically took off his gloves but then chose to put them back on. This decision hinted that his wrestling journey may not be finished just yet.
Remarks on Retirement
On the latest episode of Stephanie McMahon’s podcast, “What’s Your Story?”, Styles shared his thoughts about potentially returning to the ring. He expressed uncertainty about his future but noted that many wrestlers have the opportunity to come out of retirement at least once.
- “Never say never, right?” Styles remarked, indicating he hasn’t ruled out a return.
- He is considering the possibility of teaming up with his son, who is training for a wrestling career.
Styles has four children, and while his youngest is not interested in sports, his second-oldest son is pursuing wrestling. Styles stated, “I never thought I would want my kids to wrestle, but it’s way different than it’s ever been.” He believes the current wrestling landscape is better than in the past.
The Future of AJ Styles
Despite the abrupt ending at the Royal Rumble, Styles’ retirement was initially scheduled for 2026. WWE executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque has expressed hopes that Styles will remain involved in wrestling, particularly in a behind-the-scenes role.
As discussions about Styles’ career continue, fans remain eager to see what the future holds for this charismatic wrestler.
