Following his loss to GUNTHER on Saturday in his final WWE match, stars from across the pro wrestling cosmos paid tribute to AJ Styles:
Thank you, AJ Styles ???? — @Arda #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/hHdr50Z4DI
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 31, 2026
It’s very hard to put into words when something you’ve enjoyed watching for so long, comes to an end.
— Shawn Spears™️ (@ShawnSpears) February 2, 2026
Ahead of his time, and will always be one of the very best ever between the ropes.
His mentorship, professionalism and elite dedication to this art form will and rightfully…
The guy who originally opened my eyes to a wrestling world outside of the "Big 3"
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) February 1, 2026
The reason a lot of us early 2000's indie kids wore a hood to throw off for our entrances.
In and out of the ring, the best of a generation.
There can and always will be only one.. AJ Styles. pic.twitter.com/BL3qgmTyQg
An absolute career highlight for me was sharing a locker room with AJ Styles for Pro Wrestling NOAH at Nippon Budokan. Thank you for your time that day ????
— LJ Cleary (@LJ_Cleary) February 2, 2026
One of the greatest and most influential Pro Wrestlers OF ALL TIME
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They say never meet your heroes. In this case, that statement couldn’t be any further from the truth.
— Nathan Frazer (@WWEFrazer) February 1, 2026
It’s been very surreal getting to know AJ Styles. In the ring, he was, is and always will be one of my biggest inspirations. The impact that this man has had on my career is… pic.twitter.com/yhODyFceW5
A PHENOMENAL career ????
— MLB (@MLB) January 31, 2026
Thanks for all the memories over the years, AJ Styles! ???? pic.twitter.com/0iFJMdCMIg
Here's the INSTANT Reaction to the retirement of AJ Styles from @THETOMMYDREAMER & @davidlagreca1 on #bustedopen247 pic.twitter.com/fSwkE3ZnBb
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) February 1, 2026
I said what I said on the post show! How do you miserable people always find something to be mad about!
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) February 1, 2026
Shout out to the great AJ Styles. It was an honor to have a front row seat for a long time to watch one of the best to ever do it! pic.twitter.com/S9z8chg9Jl
Thank You, AJ Styles! ???? ❤️ #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/MfqYFOC1Tx
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) February 1, 2026
@AJStylesOrg has an endless list of accomplishments in this industry. Above those though, is the fact that he’s an incredible human that treats everyone like family. A class act. pic.twitter.com/JRfIxbFhnY
— Jessika Carr (@WWELadyRefJess) February 1, 2026
Just got done watching #RoyalRumble ….
— Marcus Mathers | マーカス・マザーズ (@MarcusMathers1) February 1, 2026
Thank you Aj Styles. My all time favorite! pic.twitter.com/6NeWyPUrjc
It’s been too sweet working with @AJStylesOrg throughout my career here @WWE . True titan of the industry & PHENOMENAL in every sense of the word. Thank you, AJ. pic.twitter.com/1Ju6iacQ8F
— Sarah Schreiber (@sarahschreib) February 1, 2026
Thank you, AJ Styles ????????✊???? @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/MSDwYJDQF5
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) January 31, 2026
Thank you @JohnCena and thank you @AJStylesOrg. A masterclass and beautiful tribute to wrestling.
— Undertaker (@undertaker) October 11, 2025
The #WWEUniverse said it…but that was AWESOME!
Phenomenal
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) January 31, 2026
— Mike SANTANA???????? (@Santana_Proud) January 31, 2026
Congratulations @AJStylesOrg on such a PHENOMENAL career. You did what very few people in sports can do.
— THE LOWKEY LEGEND (@NatbyNature) February 1, 2026
You really won.
You walked away with your head held high and with an unmatched legacy. Honored to call you a friend and an inspiration.
“YOU BEAT THE HOUSE.” pic.twitter.com/dEHiiXcsut
Thank you for being a mentor and being one of the biggest believers in me. Your legacy and impact in wrestling will always be PHENOMENAL!! ???? pic.twitter.com/jMXKf0oVl0
— Kelani Jordan (@kelani_wwe) February 1, 2026
You didn’t just succeed in every era of this business, you set the standard.
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) February 2, 2026
You made everyone better: fans, opponents, locker rooms just by showing up and doing it the right way.
Thank you for the matches, the example, and leaving this business better than you found it.… pic.twitter.com/VtHjZlcVwP
4 LIFE pic.twitter.com/fFovOxszdr
— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) February 2, 2026
It was always my dream to work together with you in the ring, and I was truly happy that it came true.
— Kairi Sane (@KAIRI_official) February 2, 2026
I will never forget this moment.
Thank you so much, @AJStylesOrg .#ThankYouAj #Respect ???????? https://t.co/hZUstxIDxT pic.twitter.com/sheZHiYXm8
From before I had my first match, to the last time I slipped into my kickpads, and the 10 years since I've been behind the scenes, @ajstylesp1 was in top form. He showed that someone could rise to the top of their game, while also adhering to an amazing moral code. . pic.twitter.com/3ywGlDuaUI
— Sarath a.k.a Mikaze / Mr. Castle (@IamMikaze) February 2, 2026
It’s been an honor. #ThePhenomenalOne #AJStyles pic.twitter.com/QtokCyqOBZ
— Tama Tonga (@TamaTonga01) February 1, 2026
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