AJ Styles Dismisses Fan's AEW Retirement Suggestion

AJ Styles, a longtime WWE star, sharply dismissed a fan's suggestion on social media that he should have retired in rival promotion All Elite Wrestling, calling it one of the "dumbest things" he has ever heard. The exchange, which unfolded on X (formerly Twitter), highlights ongoing discussions about the 48-year-old wrestler's career choices as he approaches his planned retirement in 2026.

The incident began when a fan expressed hope for one final match between Styles and his longtime rival Samoa Joe, who currently performs in AEW. Another user replied that Styles, a former TNA Wrestling standout, should have ended his career in AEW rather than staying with WWE, implying financial motivations with the comment, "He chose the WWE money." Styles responded directly: "I'll take the dumbest things to ever have been said for 100, Alex." The reply, posted on January 3, quickly drew attention from wrestling fans, sparking a broader online debate about his decision to remain with WWE.

Styles first hinted at his retirement timeline ahead of his October match against John Cena at WWE's Crown Jewel event in Perth, Australia. He has reiterated the 2026 target multiple times, stating during a...