Summary
AJ Styles retired from wrestling in the WWE and is entering a new role within the company. He will work as a scout and mentor, helping to identify and develop new talent for WWE. Styles will also participate in WWE's Hall of Fame ceremony.
Key Facts
- AJ Styles retired from in-ring competition on February 23, during "WWE Raw" in Atlanta, Georgia.
- He will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame alongside Stephanie McMahon and Demolition in Las Vegas next month.
- Styles has a new backstage role focusing on talent scouting and development across WWE's platforms, including the independent scene, "NXT," and the main roster.
- He is leveraging the WWE ID program to help independent wrestlers gain opportunities within WWE.
- Styles will provide guidance and support to current WWE athletes, acting as a mentor and locker room leader.
- He plans to attend events, such as Monday Night Raw, to fulfill his new responsibilities.
- Styles' new role is evolving, and he expects his duties to change over time.
