AJ Styles is expected to retire from wrestling in 2026, but he has no intention of leaving WWE before then. During a recent WWE live event in Tampa, a fan brought a replica AEW World Championship belt hoping to have it signed by Styles. A TikTok video captured Styles smiling at the belt and mentioning the Young Bucks by name, expressing his affection for them but firmly stating he couldn’t autograph the belt.
He said, “Is this on? Like a videotape? Nick, Matt, I love you! But I can’t sign this.”
The crowd responded enthusiastically to Styles’ shout-out to the Young Bucks and his respectful but clear refusal. While Styles showed his admiration for his long-time friends, he made it apparent that he remains committed to WWE as he approaches the end of his career.
This moment comes as WWE readies a farewell tour for Styles in 2026, promising memorable matches, heartfelt goodbyes, and iconic moments like this one. Fans can look forward to more personal interactions with Styles in the coming months, but despite his friendship with the Bucks, crossing promotional boundaries is off the table.
What’s your take on AJ Styles’ response at live events? Should wrestlers autograph rival promotion titles for fans? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Fan Take: AJ Styles’ respectful yet firm stance highlights the importance of loyalty in professional wrestling, even among friends across rival companies. This moment underscores the balance wrestlers maintain between personal relationships and professional commitments, which WWE fans will follow closely as Styles’ retirement approaches.
