AJ Styles has been praised by Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling, following his WWE retirement.
The Phenomenal One has promised 2026 would be his last year as an active competitor in professional wrestling.

What happened?

Tony Khan was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast, where he expressed his admiration for AJ Styles, calling him one of the greatest wrestlers ever.
Khan mentioned Styles' incredible matches in ROH and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, including his match with Minoru Suzuki.

Why it matters for AJ Styles

AJ Styles' WWE run came to an unexpected end at the Royal Rumble after losing to Gunther.
Despite this, fans are still hopeful that Styles will continue his retirement tour through the rest of the year.

What comes next?

There is speculation that some of AJ Styles' retirement tour matches could take place in AEW, with Tony Khan expressing interest in bringing him in.
As of this writing, AJ Styles' current contract status with WWE remains unclear, with a report from Fightful Select suggesting that AEW would love to bring him in if he's interested.
The potential for dream matches in AEW is plentiful, with opponents like Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay.
Tony Khan's praise of AJ Styles lends credence to the possibility of him joining AEW.
AJ Styles has had a great history in ROH, which is now part of the AEW library.
His matches with multiple companies all over the world have been incredible, making him a great addition to AEW.
The news of AJ Styles' potential move to AEW has sparked excitement among fans, who are eager to see him in action.
With his retirement tour still ongoing, AJ Styles is expected to make a few more appearances in the wrestling world.
His legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers ever will continue to be celebrated by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
The possibility of AJ Styles joining AEW is a significant development in the world of professional wrestling.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for The Phenomenal One, but one thing is certain - he will always be remembered as one of the greatest.