AJ Styles made a shocking announcement that had many fans speculating about his future.
Accompanied by his longtime friends Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Styles took to the ring and expressed his desire to spend more time with his family, hinting at a potential retirement.
Styles cited missing important events in his son’s life, such as his high school graduation, as a reason for considering stepping away from the ring. However, the mood quickly shifted as Styles proceeded to call out the current Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes.
What followed was an emotional back-and-forth between the two superstars, with Styles continuing to tease his retirement. But in a surprising twist, Styles ended up assaulting Cody Rhodes and hitting him with a Styles Clash outside the ring, making it clear that he is next in line for the Undisputed WWE Title.
This unexpected turn of events has left the WWE Universe wondering what’s next for Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles. The two appear to be on a collision course for a highly anticipated championship match at the upcoming Clash at the Castle 2024 event.
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The question remains: was Styles’ retirement announcement merely a ploy to get one more shot at the prestigious Undisputed WWE Championship? Fans will have to tune in to future episodes of SmackDown to see how this storyline unfolds.
