AJ Styles has made it clear to the WWE Universe that his in-ring career is coming to an end, admitting before SummerSlam that it might be his last time competing at the event. If that’s the case, he was unable to end his SummerSlam run without a win as he was defeated by Dominik Mysterio.
However, fans were more concerned by the idea that Styles could be retiring than anything else. It’s something that has been hinted at when he’s discussed his contract in the past, but this was a very open hint that it will be in the near future. With that in mind, we’ve tasked AI with predicting how Styles’ career will come to an end, which it has predicted will happen at WrestleMania 42 against Carmelo Hayes.
AJ Styles Will Lead Veterans Against The New Generation At Survivor Series
- Styles has been feuding with a new generation star lately in Dominik Mysterio.
- WWE hasn’t done a traditional Survivor Series match in several years.
- This would set things up for Styles’ eventual final feud.
According to AI, AJ Styles’ retirement storyline will start kicking into gear during the build to Survivor Series. This is when WWE will start referencing the idea on camera, whether it’s through commentary, interview quotes, or Styles openly doubting himself and whether he’s able to compete against the younger generation.
The Phenomenal One will be open about the fact that his win/loss record has been poor lately and injuries have caught up with him, before he makes it clear that he wants to prove the older generation still has it. This is going to set up a veterans vs. new generation storyline that will culminate at Survivor Series.
WWE will bring back the traditional Survivor Series match to push this, with Styles leading a team of veteran talent against some of the newer stars. While AI didn’t specify who will captain the younger team, that group will at least feature Carmelo Hayes.
Carmelo Hayes Will Go After AJ Styles
- Styles wanting to headline WrestleMania is a captivating storyline.
- Carmelo Hayes will get in his way at the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber.
- This would ensure Styles is a focal point of WWE’s programming for several months.
AJ Styles has done everything there is to do in wrestling, but headlining WrestleMania has eluded him, despite his talent and popularity. That will be the next stage of his retirement angle, according to AI, as Styles will make it clear during the build to the Royal Rumble that he wants to win the match and achieve that goal.
Styles is going to be booked seriously in the build to that match, with the WWE machine being totally behind him. He’s going to walk in as one of the favorites as he starts rolling back the years ahead of the Rumble, and during the match itself, he will last for over half an hour, putting in an impressive showing.
However, that’s when Carmelo Hayes is going to pop up to remove him, marking the start of their feud. He will have taken issue with Styles from the Survivor Series match, and that will lead to him claiming Styles is washed up, which he will follow by eliminating him inside the Elimination Chamber.
AJ Styles Will Retire At WrestleMania 42
- Styles will put his career on the line against Carmelo Hayes.
- Styles has had nine WrestleMania matches.
- Hayes has never had a WrestleMania match.
Styles’ career is going to end at WrestleMania 42, according to AI, and Carmelo Hayes will be the man to benefit from it. After months of back-and-forth issues and Hayes costing Styles both of his opportunities to headline WrestleMania, Styles will put it all on the line.
The two men will compete at the Grandest Stage of Them All, and in a bid to prove that he still has something left in the tank and that veterans are just as good as the younger stars, Styles will put his career on the line. Unfortunately, that will cost him, as AI predicts Hayes will defeat him when it matters, ending his career.
The post-show episode of Raw will see a retirement promo from him as he bows out from the business. AI even added that Styles will return to WWE the following year to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, with John Cena being the man to induct him.
AJ Styles’ Final Feud Should Be Against A Younger Talent
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2016-Present |
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WWE Champion x2; Intercontinental Champion; United States Champion x3; WWE Raw Tag Team Champion |
AI has crafted a captivating storyline for Styles’ potential retirement, spanning from Survivor Series to WrestleMania 42, which is the type of attention his career deserves. While it’s unlikely that Triple H will book a veterans vs. new generation storyline, the rest of it does feel possible.
It makes sense for Styles to have his final feud be with a younger talent, as someone could benefit from being the man to end his career. It’s a great talking point for any heel as it’s an easy way to gain some heat by bragging about a situation, and that’s going to ensure Styles’ legacy is used to its full potential.
Whether Hayes ends up being the man to benefit from that remains to be seen, but he has he ability to pull this off and move on to new heights. He would also be capable of putting together a fantastic match against Styles, ensuring that the WWE veteran wraps up his career in the best way possible.
