AJ Styles takes on coaching role at WWE Performance Center
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
AJ Styles has announced his new role as a coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, following his retirement from in-ring competition seven months ago. On his "Phenomenally Retro Podcast," Styles mentioned he will be taking over for one of the coaches, marking a new chapter after a successful 27-year wrestling career. He recently received an honor as a WWE Hall of Famer, inducted by his friends the Good Brothers, after a final match against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble. Styles also discussed his son's wrestling aspirations, indicating he needs more training before pursuing a WWE tryout.
- •AJ Styles begins coaching at WWE Performance Center
- •Retired from in-ring competition seven months ago
- •Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by Good Brothers
- •Final match was against GUNTHER at Royal Rumble
- •Son Avery is training for potential WWE tryout
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Offers Update On Role At WWE Performance Center
"WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles reveals additional information on his roles outside of in-ring competition.
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