AJ Styles competed on Night Two of SummerSlam, challenging Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. Despite fighting hard to claim the title, Styles was unable to overcome Mysterio, who successfully defended his championship.
Post-Match Interview Reveals AJ Styles’ Emotional Struggles
Following the match, Styles spoke with Cathy Kelley backstage, appearing visibly emotional and disheartened by the loss. He reflected on the crucial moments of the battle, showing frustration over his performance and hinting at the possibility of retirement after nearly four years without holding a <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE title.
“Getting beat by a 28-year-old kid. I mean I don’t like it and I admit that. But that boot slipping at the way he did was pretty clever. He was in so much pain. Now I know it was to get his foot out of the boot. And the only thing I hate about all this experience is that I didn’t figure it out. And that’s on me,” Styles said. —AJ Styles
Future Prospects and Retirement Speculation
AJ Styles remains under contract with WWE through 2026, yet his emotional response and comments have sparked speculation about a potential retirement tour, similar to John Cena‘s farewell run. The Phenomenal One’s career stage and recent outcomes suggest this could be a pivotal moment for his future in professional wrestling.
