AJ Styles officially retired from professional wrestling after his loss to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble. During his final run, he teamed with Dragon Lee, allowing him to use the Styles Clash, a move Styles considers iconic. Lee expressed his gratitude, stating that he feels honored to perform the move, which he views as a tribute to Styles. The duo captured the WWE World Tag Team Championships on October 21, 2025, but lost the titles after a 70-day reign to The Usos. In a separate discussion, Triple H revealed that Styles was resolute about retiring from wrestling, emphasizing his desire to conclude his career on his terms. Styles is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, a recognition announced by The Undertaker.