AJ Styles reflects on emotions after final WWE match against GUNTHER
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
AJ Styles discussed the backstage atmosphere following his final WWE match against GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble. Styles recounted the emotional support he received from his colleagues, describing moments of comfort and tears as he processed his retirement. He noted a brief retreat to a vacant locker room to collect himself before returning to embrace more of his teammates. Styles ultimately lost the match after passing out to GUNTHER's sleeper hold.
- •AJ Styles wrestled GUNTHER at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble.
- •The match was Styles' retirement match.
- •He received emotional support from other wrestlers backstage.
- •Styles passed out to GUNTHER's sleeper hold during the match.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Recalls Backstage Atmosphere Before & After Final WWE Match
"AJ Styles looks back on the backstage aftermath of his final match against "The Ring General" GUNTHER at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble.
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