AJ Styles retirement rumor sparks Royal Rumble chatter amid WWE/AEW updates
TL;DR
Rumors circulating today include AJ Styles reportedly retiring at Royal Rumble (with WWE sticking to the plan unless Gunther is defeated), Jimmy Uso’s European tour absence tied to a family matter, Bryan Danielson dealing with neck issues from travel, Killer Kelly potentially headed to AEW, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling talking with John Layfield for a weekly TV role.
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- Did Shinsuke Nakamura Spoil AJ Styles' Retirement in Deleted IG Post Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble? Bleacher Report
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