AJ Styles Plans Retirement Ahead WWE Crown Jewel Australia

AJ Styles has publicly confirmed that his retirement from professional wrestling is imminent, with his upcoming appearances in Japan likely marking his final matches there. Styles has expressed excitement about returning to Japan on WWE's tour but acknowledged that this will be his last time competing in the country before he retires. His retirement plans have been reiterated multiple times recently, including during WWE SummerSlam 2025, solidifying that his departure from in-ring competition is near. A significant highlight of Styles' farewell tour will be a highly anticipated match against John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Western Australia, which is part of Cena's own retirement tour. Veteran wrestler Eric Young praised Styles as potentially one of the greatest wrestlers ever, noting his consistent character and long legacy. Additionally, Styles acknowledged the upcoming retirement of fellow wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi, expressing respect and honor for having competed against him during their storied careers.