AJ Styles Retires, Passes on Styles Clash to Dragon Lee
"Iโm gonna honor every single time" - AJ Styles allowed a current WWE Superstar to use the Styles Clash after his retirement
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AJ Styles retired from professional wrestling following his match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble. He has allowed Dragon Lee to use his signature move, the Styles Clash, honoring their brotherly bond. Styles will also be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
- 01AJ Styles retired after his match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble.
- 02He allowed Dragon Lee to use the Styles Clash, considering him a brother.
- 03Styles and Lee won the WWE World Tag Team Championships in October 2025.
- 04They held the titles for 70 days before losing to The Usos.
- 05AJ Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
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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.
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