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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 takes on coaching role at WWE Performance Center

Summary

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.

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•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

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12:30 PMWrestling Inc — AJ Styles Offers Update On Role At WWE Performance Center

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WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles reveals additional information on his roles outside of in-ring competition.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Brie Coder)

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