AJ Styles reflects on emotional farewell after final WWE match

AJ Styles recalled the emotional atmosphere backstage after his last WWE appearance at the 2026 Royal Rumble, where he faced Gunther and passed out to a sleeper hold. He described being embraced by colleagues, shedding tears in a locker room, and receiving a supportive hug from Shane Helms.

Around the same time, Avery Styles, the son of AJ Styles, posted on Instagram after teaming with CJ Gallows' son in a tag‑team match at Wrestle Wars against The Good Brothers. Avery used the Bullet Club catchphrase “BULLET CLUB FOR LIFE” and hinted at a possible future affiliation with the faction.