AJ Styles has shared his reaction to being announced for a final match against John Cena during Cena’s retirement tour at the WWE Crown Jewel event in Perth, Australia. The announcement came last week and caught Styles off guard but excited him for the opportunity.
Official Announcement of the AJ Styles John Cena Match
The possibility of this match was first hinted at when John Cena posted on social media last Monday, suggesting he might face AJ Styles one last time during his farewell tour. The confirmation followed swiftly the next day when WWE executive Triple H officially declared that Styles and Cena would meet at Crown Jewel in Perth.
AJ Styles Reflects on the Unexpected Opportunity
Speaking with ABEMA about the upcoming bout, AJ Styles expressed his enthusiasm while acknowledging the surprise element involved. He emphasized how the match was unplanned yet welcomed.
I did not think this was going to happen, it honestly just came out of nowhere, but I accept it, I want it, and me and John are going to have one last match and it’s going to be incredible.
– AJ Styles
Additional WWE Appearances and Upcoming Matches
Before the highly anticipated Crown Jewel event, AJ Styles will team up with Dragon Lee to face Los Americanos on a scheduled WWE Raw episode. This appearance keeps Styles engaged with the current WWE storylines while building momentum toward his final encounter with John Cena.
The Significance of This Final Bout at Crown Jewel
The AJ Styles John Cena match marks a significant moment in WWE as it closes a chapter in Cena’s in-ring career with a high-profile opponent. This bout in Perth is expected to be a memorable event for fans and could influence the narratives around both wrestlers moving forward. WWE watchers will be keen to see how the match shapes Cena’s retirement journey and Styles’s legacy.
AJ Styles was surprised when he heard that Hiroshi Tanahashi is going to retire at Wrestle Kingdom 20:
“Oh, Tanahashi’s going to retire in January? Oh wow!
I mean, that’s good! I mean, right? Because you want to be able to retire. So, he’s had an unbelievable career. One of the… pic.twitter.com/eniKkyyvyG
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