AJ Styles has been a very hot topic in the wrestling world following his retirement match at the Royal Rumble. There’s been a lot of speculation regarding what the future holds for The Phenomenal One, but it looks like he will be staying with WWE.
PWInsider is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed AJ Styles and WWE have come to terms on a new deal that will keep him with the company. The belief is that Styles will be helping the company develop new talent.
During this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, AJ Styles said that he’s a man of his word and he left his gloves in the ring. Shortly after The Undertaker announced that Styles will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
AJ Styles also shut down speculation regarding WWE inducting him into the Hall of Fame to prevent him from going to AEW as he made it clear that it was his choice to retire.
The former WWE Champion also indicated he would be staying with the company when he said, “I am still going to be working with WWE. That’s not going to change. I have these dreams of helping out young talent. If somebody is not ready once they get there, it’s my job to hopefully help them get to that point to where they can do it, and they are confident when they step into a WWE ring. Being able to help with that is a blessing.”
It was recently reported that AJ Styles was well aware AEW was willing to make him a substantial offer, but it seems that Styles has ultimately decided to stay with WWE.
As of this writing AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon are the only two names who have been confirmed for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class. You can get more details on who WWE has in mind to induct Styles here.