New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The wrestling world witnessed a heart-breaking moment at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 as "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles was forced into retirement following a gripping Career-Threatening Match loss to Gunther. The event, held on January 31, 2026, at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivered one of the most emotional finishes in recent memory.

AJ Styles had openly shared that 2026 would be his final year competing, setting the stage for an emotional farewell run. Gunther, already dubbed the "Career Killer" after retiring Goldberg and John Cena in 2025, refused to let Styles exit on his own terms. He pushed for a stipulation match where Styles' in-ring career would end if he lost. WWE amplified t...