AJ Styles, a major WWE Superstar, is poised to possibly compete in his last SummerSlam event this Sunday, sparking speculation about his retirement. The 48-year-old, known as “The Phenomenal One,” will challenge Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.
Styles built his reputation across several wrestling promotions before achieving notable fame in TNA between 2002 and 2014. Since joining WWE in 2016, he has become one of the company’s premier competitors, earning the status of Grand Slam Champion by capturing every major WWE title.
At the SummerSlam Kickoff event, Styles gave a significant indication that this could be his final appearance at the event during his ongoing career.
If I’m being honest with you guys. This might be my last SummerSlam. So, I plan on tearing the house down one last time at SummerSlam for you guys. [H/T: Fightful]
AJ Styles Confirms Plans to Retire Before Turning 50
This is not the first time Styles has hinted that retirement is approaching. Earlier this year in March, during an interview with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, he openly discussed his intention not to wrestle once he reaches 50 years old. Having just recently turned 48, this adds credibility to the idea that his time in the ring is winding down.
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. [H/T: Chris Van Vliet]
Industry reports from Cory Hays at BodySlam.net also suggest that Styles plans to retire while still with WWE, although confirmation remains pending. Fans are closely watching to see if this weekend’s SummerSlam match will mark the end of his in-ring career.
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Concerns had been raised about Drew McIntyre potentially missing a key tag team match at SummerSlam, but he has now provided clarity on his status for WWE’s flagship summer event. McIntyre’s involvement ensures that fans will see one of WWE’s top talents compete in the anticipated card.
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Cody Rhodes Shares Insights Into His WWE Creative Role
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Future of AJ Styles and SummerSlam
With AJ Styles hinting strongly that the upcoming SummerSlam could be the final one of his career, fans are both anxious and nostalgic. His potential retirement would mark the end of an era for a wrestler who has significantly contributed to WWE’s landscape for nearly a decade. Should he retire as indicated, WWE will say goodbye to one of its most accomplished and beloved stars. The wrestling community will closely watch Styles’ match against Dominik Mysterio this Sunday, as it may well be his concluding showcase on one of WWE’s biggest stages.
