After John Cena, another WWE star announces that he withdraws from competition in the ring next year

The time of John Cena as an active interpreter of WWE is almost increasing. But he is not the only wrestler when he left, because another star confirmed that he would call this a career in 2026.

Like John Cena, AJ Styles does not become younger. He has been in the struggle sector since 1998 and has achieved almost everything he could achieve.

The phenomenal had previously suggested that the clock turned on his career, sharing a photo of the hourglass with the “P1” logo which slips it on his Instagram post.

He should now face John Cena in a match presented as a “last time” at the WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live event on October 11 in Australia. Before the show, Styles spoke to Tokyo Sports To discuss the next WWE Supershow on October 17 and 18 in Japan.

The raw star said he was looking forward to the tour. He clearly indicated that this could be his last time in Japan when he plans to hang on his wrestling boots soon.

“I’m really excited. I think it will probably be my last match in Japan, so I can’t wait to be there. I plan to retire soon, and I may not come back to Japan before that.”

Styles did not exclude another appearance from Wrestlemania, but announced that he would definitively reduce the curtain of his career next year.

“I will probably be in Wrestlemania, but it is not yet confirmed. Details are still undecided, but I will certainly retire in the next year.” ((via Google Translate)

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WWE AJ styles want to face a Japanese legend

During the conversation, AJ Styles expressed his desire to get into the ring with Hiroshi Tanahashi.

However, the phenomenal is not sure if the two men will have the opportunity to share the ring anytime soon.

“I always want 1,000 percent. But given our respective positions, I do not know if it will happen. It can be difficult to fight it again, but I want to see his retirement match. Rather than thinking about who is the opponent, I think that this position is something that must be won … We are both on the way to retirement, but it is really a retrosition thing.

Tanahashi will have his last match at the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.