AJ Styles’ former tag team partner pays heartfelt tribute following WWE retirement

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Multiple WWE stars from the past and present began paying tribute to his career on social media. Stars like Finn Balor and Roman Reigns even appeared on the What’s Your Story? With Stephanie McMahon podcast to deliver emotional messages.

During the Rey de Reyes Qualifying Match, Dragon Lee paid tribute to AJ Styles after he hit Original El Grande Americano with a Styles Clash.

However, AJ Styles’ finishing move wasn’t enough to give Dragon Lee the victory. Rey Fenix came in and broke the pin. And in the end, Original El Grande Americano outlasted Lee, Fenix, and Octagon Jr. to win the match.

Americano became the second luchador to qualify for the Rey de Reyes Final, joining La Parka, who defeated Aero Star, Jack Cartwheel, and Apollo Crews in his qualifying match.

The 2026 Rey de Reyes event is scheduled for March 14, 2026, at the Auditorio GNP Seguros in Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico.

AJ Styles makes huge revelation after WWE retirement

In his appearance on What’s Your Story? With Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles revealed that his second son is training to become a pro wrestler. Styles is open to returning for one more match, possibly in a tag team bout with his son.

“I mean, what if my son wrestles? The opportunity to tag with him once? You never know. So, there will be a time when the gloves never go back on, and it may be now. But we’ll see,” Styles said. [H/T Cageside Seats]

Styles added that he wouldn’t be surprised if his daughter also became a pro wrestler in the future. He has no problem letting his kids try the art form since there have been a lot of positive changes to the industry compared to 30 years ago.

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