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WWE Announces Tribute Segment for Retiring AJ Styles on RAW
Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown will participate in the celebration honoring the legendary career of the former WWE Champion.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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WWE has announced that a special tribute segment will take place on next week's episode of RAW to honor the retirement of AJ Styles. The segment will feature superstars from both the RAW and SmackDown brands and will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Styles recently wrestled his final match at the Royal Rumble, where he was defeated by Gunther, officially bringing an end to his legendary career.
Why it matters
AJ Styles is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of his generation, having won multiple world championships and main event matches during his time in WWE. His retirement marks the end of an era, and the tribute segment is a way for the company and its fans to celebrate his incredible accomplishments and impact on the sport.
The details
Styles announced earlier this year that 2026 would be his last year in WWE. His final match came at the Royal Rumble, where he was defeated by Gunther, who had also recently retired John Cena. WWE reportedly tried to sign Styles to a contract extension before the Royal Rumble, but the two sides could not reach an agreement. Despite retiring, Styles left the door open for a potential return, stating "Never say never" in a recent interview.
- Styles announced 2026 would be his final year in WWE.
- Styles wrestled his final match at the 2026 Royal Rumble, where he was defeated by Gunther.
- The tribute segment for Styles will take place on the February 26, 2026 episode of WWE RAW in Atlanta, Georgia.
The players
AJ Styles
A former WWE Champion and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of his generation, who is retiring after a legendary career.
Gunther
The wrestler who defeated Styles in his final match at the 2026 Royal Rumble, officially bringing an end to Styles' career.
John Cena
A legendary wrestler who was also recently retired by Gunther, just one month before Styles' retirement match.
What they’re saying
“Never say never.”
— AJ Styles (What's Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon)
What’s next
The tribute segment for AJ Styles will take place on the February 26, 2026 episode of WWE RAW in Atlanta, Georgia. The segment will feature superstars from both the RAW and SmackDown brands paying tribute to Styles' legendary career.
The takeaway
AJ Styles' retirement marks the end of an era in WWE, as one of the greatest performers of his generation hangs up his boots. The tribute segment will be an opportunity for the company and its fans to celebrate Styles' incredible accomplishments and impact on the sport of professional wrestling.
