Getty AJ Styles' career ended at the 2026 Royal Rumble against Gunther. It’s been more than two weeks since AJ Styles lost to Gunther at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Styles’ career ended due to the career-threatening stipulation and was forced to retire. But since The Phenomenal One decided to put his gloves back on, many assumed that he would not be retiring. However, WWE’s latest announcement this past Monday on Raw could confirm his official status. WWE aired a video package