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Omos on AJ Styles' Bittersweet Retirement

Published 10 November 2025

WWE superstar Omos recently opened up about the impending retirement of his former tag team partner AJ Styles, expressing a blend of sadness and support during an appearance on the Muscle Memory podcast. Styles, a veteran performer with over 25 years in professional wrestling, announced plans to step away from in-ring competition in 2026, marking the end of a storied career that has spanned multiple promotions.

Omos, who first gained prominence alongside Styles, described the news as bittersweet. "I mean, it's kind of sad, you know? He's one of the greats," Omos said. "He's wrestled for over 25 years at this point. It's sad that someone as great as him is going to be hanging up the boots." Yet, he emphasized the positive aspects, highlighting Styles' dedication to his family. Omos noted that Styles has young children approaching their teenage years and has often missed key family moments due to the demanding travel schedule of the wrestling business. "You're not around for events. Birthday parties, gone. Just things, you know, family functions, we're never there," Omos explained. "Even when things are planned in advance, you're one call away from being booked. So I know he's...

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