AJ Styles comments on Brock Lesnar's retirement status amid speculation
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

AJ Styles discussed Brock Lesnar's retirement announcement made two days after SummerSlam. Lesnar, who first appeared to retire after his WrestleMania 42 loss to Oba Femi, returned to defeat Femi but later declared his official retirement. Styles believes Lesnar aimed to end his career in his hometown of Minneapolis. He noted that Lesnar seemed to have some motivation for his last match prior to retirement. Styles emphasizes that it is likely Lesnar intended to conclude his career in a meaningful way.
- •Lesnar announced his retirement two days after SummerSlam.
- •He initially appeared to retire after WrestleMania 42 loss to Oba Femi.
- •Styles speculates Lesnar wanted his last match in Minneapolis.
- •Lesnar returned to defeat Femi shortly after his WrestleMania loss.
- 7:04 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's AJ Styles Comments On Whether He Thinks Brock Lesnar Is Actually Retired
"AJ Styles reveals if he believes that Brock Lesnar has truly walked away from professional wrestling.
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