WWE Teases Who Gunther Could Retire Next – It appears WWE may have offered a clear hint on who Gunther could be lined up to retire next, following events on the December 15 episode of WWE RAW. With Gunther already responsible for retiring both Goldberg and John Cena in the same calendar year, attention is now turning toward 2026 and which legendary name could be next in line.

Gunther opened RAW by addressing the WWE Universe and reveling in his victory over Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event. He mocked the fans and showed no remorse over the way Cena’s career ended, emphasizing that Cena submitted and reinforcing his own ruthless reputation. While the promo itself drew strong reactions, it was what unfolded afterward that raised eyebrows backstage.

Following the segment, Gunther was confronted by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce. Pearce, visibly fed up with Gunther’s behavior, ordered him out of the building and sent him home for the night. As Gunther made his way out, the cameras caught a brief but telling moment that may have planted the seed for a major future storyline.

In the parking area, Gunther crossed paths with AJ Styles, who stood silently near his car. There was no physical confrontation and no verbal exchange. Styles simply stared him down. Gunther laughed it off, dismissed Styles as a non-threat, and drove away. The moment was short, but it felt deliberate, especially given Styles’ current status in WWE.

Speculation quickly followed. Several WWE veterans are reportedly considering retirement in 2026, and Styles has openly discussed in recent years that he does not plan to wrestle indefinitely. He has acknowledged that his in-ring career is closer to the end than the beginning, making him a logical candidate for a high-profile retirement storyline.

Other names have also been mentioned in industry speculation, including Brock Lesnar potentially winding down his career and reports suggesting Chris Jericho could return to WWE for a final run before retiring. Still, the quiet tension between Gunther and Styles stood out, particularly given WWE’s recent pattern of positioning Gunther as the man who ends legendary careers.

Whether this moment leads to a full program remains to be seen, but the tease was unmistakable. If WWE continues down this path, AJ Styles could be the next iconic name added to Gunther’s growing list of career-ending victories. WrestlingAttitude.Com will continue to follow developments as WWE moves toward 2026.

WWE Teases Who Gunther Could Retire Next

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