WWE Hall Of Famer Thinks AJ Styles Will “Get The Itch” To Wrestle Again

AJ Styles retired from WWE at Royal Rumble 2026.

The Phenomenal One had revealed that he would retire sometime in 2026, but the fact that it would happen at the very first premium live event of the year was something fans never considered.

Gunther defeated Styles in a singles match at Royal Rumble, marking the end of his phenomenal career in WWE.

Stone Cold Steve Austin believes AJ Styles might wrestle again

While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Stone Cold Steve Austin was asked about AJ Styles. He spoke fondly about The Phenomenal One, and revealed that Styles will get the itch to wrestle again.

I’m glad to hear you say that at 48 — whatever he is years old — that AJ Styles is young, because he is. In a sense, he’s post-prime and he’s gonna get older, but God dang, so many people don’t understand that you really don’t hit your peak years until — and like I said, he’s post-prime, but what a monster career he’s had. One of the best workers ever that I’ve seen, and I just love the guy. I don’t know him real well personally. We speak every now and then. But he’s had a phenomenal run.

I’m glad he’s going into the Hall of Fame. He’ll have one more, he’ll get the itch. But I’m glad you said that, yeah, he’s still young… Not to go back on my retirement but I retired at 38. Sh*t man. That’s when you really put it all together, (mentally) and physically. You (are) post-prime but your mind, that’s when your mind is at its best because you’ve done so much and you’ve soaked in so much and you can apply it all… [H/t: Fightful]

AJ Styles has been announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.

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