AJ Styles Delivers Emotional Message to Fans in Melbourne – During a WWE live event in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, AJ Styles took a rare unscripted moment to thank fans, strongly suggesting it may have been his final match in the country.

Breaking from the show’s format, Styles addressed the crowd directly, saying, “I don’t have a lot of time and I’m not supposed to be on this microphone right now. But I just wanted to thank you guys for being some of the best fans in the world. Here’s the truth, I’m probably not gonna be seen like this in a singlet here anymore, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”

The 47-year-old veteran has already confirmed that 2026 will mark the end of his in-ring career. In recent interviews with Tokyo Sports and during the Crown Jewel kickoff show, Styles explained that his decision stems from both personal and physical reasons. He noted that he wants to spend more time with his family and avoid pushing his body past its limits after over 25 years of performing at a world-class level.

Styles’ career is defined by championship success, global recognition, and his unmatched consistency across promotions such as TNA, NJPW, and WWE. As he nears retirement, each appearance feels increasingly meaningful to both him and his fans, especially during WWE’s current international tour.

His latest match came at Crown Jewel: Perth on October 11, where he lost to John Cena in a highly anticipated encounter that may go down as one of the final major rivalries of his legendary run.

With 2026 fast approaching, Styles’ farewell tour is quietly taking shape, and his emotional words in Melbourne served as a reminder that the end of an era in professional wrestling is drawing near.

AJ Styles Delivers Emotional Message to Fans in Melbourne

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