AJ Styles Teases New Look After Retirement

AJ Styles retired from professional wrestling in early 2026 after losing to Gunther in his final match, and now he's teasing a new look.

He shared an edited photo of himself without his iconic hair on X, claiming he might end up looking like Austin Theory if he went down that route.

The photo sparked curiosity among fans, with Styles asking "Is this what you want?! I kinda look like @_Theory1".

AJ Styles' final WWE feud was against Gunther, with the Ring General winning the first match before the rematch was made official for the Royal Rumble 2026 Premium Live Event.

Styles lost to Gunther in his final match, marking the end of his in-ring career.

AJ Styles debuted in the WWE in 2016 and was an in-ring competitor for a decade, winning multiple championships, including many WWE World Championships.

He explained on his Phenomenally Retro Podcast that WWE should have a storyline with the involvement of blood in it, citing AAA's El Grande Americano Mask vs. Mask Match as an example.

Styles thinks there's a time and a place for a storyline with blood, but doesn't know if WWE will go back to a PG-13 rating.

He mentioned that the company's young audience is its foundation and that they need to be able to put on shows in other countries.

AJ Styles won his final championship, the WWE World Tag Team Championship, before retiring.

He has been open about his thoughts on the WWE's rating system, saying that he doesn't think they will go back to a more mature rating.

Styles has been a key figure in the WWE for over a decade, and his retirement has left a void in the company.

He will be remembered for his impressive in-ring career and his multiple championship wins.