AJ Styles Reflects on His WWE Journey from Debut to Final Match

AJ Styles has reflected on his wrestling career, which began and concluded at the Royal Rumble, with his debut in 2016 and final match in 2026 against GUNTHER.

Styles learned about his debut a week prior to the 2016 event, expressing concern that fans might not recognize him. He appreciated the warm reception he received, which he felt was unmatched. Although he wished for a more animated reaction during his entrance, he was able to focus once the match began, despite being eliminated by Kevin Owens.

In his final match, Styles noted the emotional weight of competing at the same event where he started his career. He described feeling strange as he walked to the ring, second-guessing his actions. He praised GUNTHER as an ideal opponent and explained a moment of hesitation regarding leaving his gloves in the ring, indicating he planned to drop them at a future event in Atlanta.