AJ Styles, a veteran of professional wrestling for more than 25 years, recently shared a social media post that ignited concern among his fans about the future of his in-ring career. The post featured an image of an hourglass with sand shaped like his P1 logo, a symbol often used to indicate that time is running out. Although Styles offered no further explanation, the imagery caused fans to fear that his retirement could be approaching faster than expected.
One notable reaction came from fellow wrestler Killer Kross, who commented,
“Uncle Allen I will turn that hourglass upside down… don’t you dare leave us,”
expressing a wish for Styles to continue wrestling.
Previous Discussions on Retirement Plans by AJ Styles
AJ Styles has been candid in the past about his intentions to retire before reaching 50 years old. Earlier this year during an Insight podcast interview with Chris Van Vliet, Styles confirmed his plan, stating,
“That’s correct. I keep saying that. I’ve said this and said this, but I will not wrestle at 50, I promise you that.”
At present, Styles is 48 and will turn 50 in June 2027. Despite his passion for wrestling with WWE, he emphasizes the importance of family in his life. Recently, in July, Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that Styles signed a one-year contract extension with WWE. Additionally, at WrestleMania 41, he revealed during a live signing that he is working on launching a pro wrestling school in Georgia, with hopes of opening it within the next year.
Recent Matches and Future Prospects in WWE
At SummerSlam, Styles hinted that his match there might be his last at that event, following a loss to Dominik. However, the rivalry between them is expected to continue on WWE television in the near future. These developments combined with the recent hourglass post have fueled speculation about how close Styles might be to stepping away from active competition.
Significance of AJ Styles’ Career and Next Steps
AJ Styles is widely regarded as one of the most influential wrestlers of his generation, and the possibility of his retirement has major implications for WWE and wrestling fans worldwide. His willingness to open a wrestling school suggests a transition toward mentoring and developing new talent. As his planned retirement date approaches, fans will be closely watching both his WWE storyline developments and off-ring endeavors to see how he shapes the next chapter of his long career.
