AJ Styles has ignited speculation about his retirement with a cryptic post on Instagram. The image shows an hourglass with his “P1” logo crumbling into dust. The post contained no caption. This comes after a July report from Fightful Select indicated that Styles signed a new one-year contract extension with WWE. (h/t Fightful Select)
His previous deal was nearing its 2024 expiration before an injury sidelined him. The extension is notable, as Styles stated in 2019 that his contract at the time would be the last one he would ever sign in professional wrestling.
Styles remains a key performer on WWE Raw. He is currently feuding with Dominik Mysterio over the Intercontinental Championship.
The conversation about Styles’ future occurs as John Cena is on his own farewell tour, set to conclude at the end of 2025. Reports have confirmed that a final match between the two longtime rivals will not take place.
Styles, who debuted at the 2016 Royal Rumble, has spent the last decade of his 20-year career with WWE. His recent one-year extension points toward a potential in-ring retirement in 2026.