Getty AJ Styles is set to put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble. At the 2026 Royal Rumble, AJ Styles will put his career on the line against Gunther . Styles confirmed to the WWE Universe last October that this year will be his last as an active in-ring performer. Speaking to Tokyo Sports back in September, Styles revealed that he’s planning to hang up his boots in 2026. He would make it official before his match against John Cena at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia.