The Phenomenal One wrestles his final match in Japan ahead of his 2026 retirement tour
Summary
– AJ Styles competed in his final match in Japan at WWE’s Super Show in Tokyo
– Shinsuke Nakamura joined him in the ring to translate his farewell message
– WWE plans a global retirement tour for Styles in 2026 following his final matches abroad
AJ Styles closed an unforgettable chapter in his career during WWE’s Super Show at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo. The veteran superstar wrestled his final match in Japan, receiving a powerful farewell that left the crowd and his fellow performers emotional.
After the main event, Styles addressed the Japanese audience in a heartfelt speech, with Shinsuke Nakamura stepping into the ring to translate his words. The crowd responded with a thunderous ovation as “Thank You” flashed across the screen, filling the arena with chants and applause.
CM Punk and Ivar lifted Styles onto their shoulders while WWE Superstars surrounded him in tribute. It was a fitting image to mark the end of his in-ring journey in Japan, where Styles has enjoyed some of his most memorable performances throughout his career.
Earlier in the week, Styles also bid farewell to fans in Melbourne, Australia, as part of WWE’s ongoing international tour. These goodbyes are milestones leading up to his 2026 retirement, with WWE reportedly preparing a full farewell tour celebrating his legacy.
Known around the world for his unmatched consistency and respect within the industry, AJ Styles’ farewell in Japan was both emotional and historic, the perfect tribute to a once-in-a-generation performer.
CMパンク＆⚪️中邑真輔 vs ブロン・ブレイカー＆⚫️ブロンソン・リード
20:36中邑キンシャサ勝利。AJスタイルズがファンにスピーチ→中邑が日本語訳読み上げる。選手勢がAJにエールとなる。最後は中邑とイヨ・スカイがダブルポーズ締めとなった。
#WWESuperShowJapan #WWEスーパーショージャパン 両国 pic.twitter.com/yKx6tfQFe8— KAKUTOLOG📶プロレス/ボクシング/MMA/格闘技カクトウログ (@kakutolog) October 18, 2025
