• Bryan Danielson’s Role In Brie Bella’s WWE Return
The secret behind Brie Bella’s sharp return at Royal Rumble 2026 has a name: Bryan Danielson. Following her first match in 4 years, Brie revealed that her husband took on the role of head coach to ensure she was “Rumble ready” for the Saudi Arabia showcase.
During an appearance on “Notsam Wrestling Live!,” Brie opened up about the grueling preparation process. While she praised Danielson as “one of the greatest coaches in the world,” she was quick to point out that he is also “very hard” on his students. This wasn’t just a casual family workout; it was a professional-grade camp led by one of the most technical minds in the business.
Even Nikki Bella wasn’t exempt from the Danielson curriculum. Nikki joked about the intensity of the training, sharing that she even showed her “homework” to William Regal. According to Nikki, her phone was constantly buzzing with specific drills and techniques Bryan demanded they practice.
Between Danielson’s strict coaching and Regal’s oversight, it’s clear the Bellas weren’t just relying on “Twin Magic” for their comeback – they were putting in the work under the most demanding teachers in the industry.
On RAW, The Bella Twins made it clear that they reunited to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship because they are the original women’s tag team.
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• AEW Reportedly Ready To Bring In Top WWE Star If Possible
The Phenomenal One has officially reached the end of the road with WWE. Following his career-threatening match at Royal Rumble 2026, sources close to AJ Styles confirm that his active in-ring career with the company has concluded exactly how he planned it, according to Fightful Select.
While his contract was long rumored to expire in February 2026, Styles has spent years preparing for this moment. Despite WWE management reportedly being more than happy to offer him a lucrative extension, Styles remained firm in his desire to step away. A source familiar with the situation noted that AJ has had it his way every step of the path toward retirement, prioritizing his personal timeline over a final payday.
The big question now is whether “retired from WWE” means “retired from wrestling.” The locker rooms at AEW and NJPW are already buzzing with speculation:
The AEW Factor: At the January 28 episode of Dynamite, Styles’ future was the primary topic of conversation backstage. While no official offer has been made as of February 3, the roster – many of whom remain close personal friends with Styles – universally expects Tony Khan to make a massive play if the opportunity arises.
The NJPW & TNA Options: New Japan Pro-Wrestling is reportedly eager to bring back their former Bullet Club leader to steady the ship after losing top stars. Additionally, WWE sources previously indicated that a return to TNA was possible even under his previous deal, should Styles have “wanted it badly enough.”
Ultimately, Styles is in a rare position of total freedom. Having secured his financial future, his next move won’t be driven by money. Whether he takes a coaching role, explores the “forbidden door” for a few final dream matches, or walks away from the spotlight entirely, the decision is now solely in his hands.
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