AJ Styles has two more years left as an in-ring performer. Styles, who will turn 48 this June, has revealed that he will retire by the time he’s 50 years old.
Here’s what the former WWE Champion said about his retirement during an interview with Chris Van Vliet:
“I’ve thought about it a lot, much more than I should have. I should have known what I was doing by now. But it’s so hard because you enjoy it so much and I enjoy being around my friends. Don’t get me wrong, I love being at home, but the opportunity to see them and see them doing well, seeing them smile, and seeing them grow.
Some of these guys like Roman (Reigns) for instance, his selling is on a different level. Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, all these guys, they stepped up. If Roman stepped up, they stepped up with him. I just thought that was so impressive that they do that, and seeing them grow into these amazing Superstars.
Gunther losing all that weight to get to where he’s at now as the Heavyweight Champion, it’s freaking awesome.
Cody, seeing where he’s at and what he had to go through to get to where he was at, and what he’s doing now is at that position, he’s the guy. He puts the work in.
It’s really cool to see those guys hustle as much as they are and beat themselves up as much as they have, and still do well. I like seeing that.
I keep saying that. I’ve said this and said this, but I will not wrestle at 50, I promise you that.”
Speaking of The Phenomenal One, he will be a part of next week’s RAW at Madison Square Garden. Below is the advertised card:
– AJ Styles will call out Logan Paul
– The New Day vs. The LWO (Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee) in a Tornado Tag Team Match
– Jey Uso vs. Grayson Waller
– CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage Match
