He feels at peace with retirement, but will not rule out another match
Summary
– AJ Styles says he reserves the right to return to wrestling despite retiring
– Leaving his gloves in Atlanta gave him a meaningful farewell with his family
– Styles has not announced a comeback or revealed plans for another match
AJ Styles is comfortable with how his wrestling career ended, but he is not ready to say another match is impossible. Speaking with Cody Rhodes on What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Styles explained that he considers a potential return his decision to make.
Styles reflected on leaving his gloves in Atlanta, a farewell he had hoped to experience there. Sharing that moment with his family helped him feel at peace with stepping away.
He acknowledged that several thoughts were running through his mind at the time. Ultimately, he was grateful he had the opportunity to end that chapter in a place that mattered to him.
Rhodes then asked whether Styles reserved the right to come out of retirement. Styles answered yes, explaining that retiring did not prevent him from changing his mind.
“It means if I want to come back, I come back.”.
When Rhodes pressed him on whether his career was finished, Styles could not give a definitive answer. His response left open the possibility of wrestling again without committing to it.
Those comments were not a comeback announcement. Styles did not identify an opponent, name an event, or outline a return timetable during the exchange.
For now, Styles remains retired and satisfied with his farewell. His conversation with Rhodes made clear that he has not ruled out choosing another match someday.
