AJ Styles Says Farewell to Australian Fans Ahead of 2026 WWE Retirement

AJ Styles is officially counting down to his retirement, and fans around the world are soaking up every appearance while they still can.

During WWE’s recent live event in Melbourne, Australia, Styles dropped what felt like a final goodbye to Aussie fans after his match against El Grande Americano. With the mic in hand and emotion in his voice, Styles addressed the crowd directly—making it clear this might’ve been the last time they’d see him compete down under.

“I just wanted to thank you guys for being some of the best fans in the world. Here’s the truth, I’m probably not gonna be seen like this in a singlet here anymore, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”

That moment comes shortly after Styles tore the house down in a classic showdown against John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth in October 2025. Before that, Styles famously retained the WWE Championship in 2018 against Samoa Joe during a tour stop, and also made waves by interfering in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match at the 2024 edition of the event.

With Styles planning to retire in 2026, fans are left wondering how WWE will handle his final run. Will it be a farewell tour similar to John Cena’s ongoing goodbye, or will he quietly finish his career with selected appearances across the globe? No official schedule has been announced yet, but for fans in Australia, the goodbye felt very real—and final.

AJ Styles has had a career filled with title reigns, dream matches, and unforgettable performances. As his retirement inches closer, each match now feels like part of a larger goodbye.