AJ Styles has been a very hot topic in the wrestling world recently as The Phenomenal One put his career on the line when he faced Gunther at the Royal Rumble. The Ring General ended up defeating The Phenomenal One in the career threatening match, but there’s been a lot of speculation regarding AJ’s future.
While speaking about his retirement on What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, AJ indicated that he’s not ruling out a potential in-ring return. It was also recently reported that AEW is expected to approach AJ Styles if he becomes available.
During a recent appearance on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Ricochet was asked about the possibility of AJ Styles joining AEW, and the current AEW National Champion made it clear that he doesn’t think AJ can hang in All Elite Wrestling.
“I don’t think he’s got the guts. Listen, I know he’s The Phenomenal AJ Styles, but the bar has been raised over here. Wherever he goes, he’s getting old. He’s up there. The dropkick is not as high as it used to be. It’s not getting up there where it used to be.
He wants to come here and compete with Ricochet? He wants to come over here and compete with The Demand? He wants to come over here and compete with Tommaso and Okada? Come on, AJ. It’s a different ballgame over here. Some would say it’s where the best wrestle. Everyone’s welcome for sure. But he’s not going to do it. There’s no way. He’s going to stay as far away from here is possible.”
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— Adrian Hernandez (@AdrianRadio93) February 6, 2026
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