What You Didn’t See After RAW with AJ Styles and CM Punk

The January 26, 2026 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW ended with chaos—Finn Balor ambushing CM Punk during his World Heavyweight Title defense against AJ Styles. But once the cameras stopped rolling, the mood inside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena shifted into something far more emotional.

After the show went off the air, AJ Styles and CM Punk shared a moment in the ring, offering fans a raw and unscripted farewell that left many in attendance visibly moved. Styles took the mic first and looked Punk straight in the eyes before addressing him—and the crowd—with real gratitude.

“We definitely had some hard times, but I’m so grateful that you and I were in this ring tonight,” Styles said. “I want to tell you, look forward to everybody else. Thank you so much. I love you, brother.”

The audience erupted in applause, but the emotion didn’t stop there. CM Punk responded with a message of his own, turning to both Styles and the fans who had braved cold weather and tough travel to be there.

“For everybody who stayed, I know today, last night, was hard travel, bad weather. We appreciate you all showing up here. This place is so loud.”

Then, turning his focus back to AJ Styles, Punk gave him a tribute only a peer could deliver:

“When AJ Styles takes on Gunther, I just know that I’m going to be glued to the monitor watching, just like all of you.”

“I don’t care who knows it publicly. It has been a privilege to know you. It’s a privilege to call you a friend. It’s an honor to share the ring with you. I know Saturday is not it, but if it is, yeah, what a hell of a career.”

The crowd in Toronto gave both men a standing ovation, and the segment ended with Punk and Styles embracing in the ring—a full-circle moment for two legends with more than 20 years of shared history.

RAW may have ended on a chaotic note with Finn Balor’s attack, but what happened after the broadcast reminded everyone what wrestling is truly about—respect, legacy, and the bonds formed in the ring.

Did this post-RAW moment hit you in the feels? What’s your favorite AJ Styles memory from his WWE run? Let us know in the comments.