SmackDown star reacts to AJ Styles cutting short his WWE Hall of Fame speech

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Styles shockingly delivered one of the shortest speeches in the history of the prestigious event, but for a good reason. On X, SmackDown Superstar Jordynne Grace posted a photo alongside The Phenomenal One from the Hall of Fame ceremony. In her post’s caption, The Juggernaut called the legend the “GOAT” and indirectly thanked her for the early conclusion of the show.

“Hall of Fame ended at 11:30PM. The true, undeniable GOAT,” Grace wrote.

You can view her post dedicated to Styles below.

Grace recently returned to the ring after recovering from an injury. However, she is set to miss WrestleMania 42.

AJ Styles has a new role in WWE following in-ring retirement

AJ Styles is among the most decorated pro wrestlers of the modern era. In his active career, he toured the world working for several prominent promotions, including WCW, TNA Wrestling, ROH, and NJPW, among others. Styles shared the ring with many legends and was even part of The Undertaker’s last match.

The Phenomenal One was the headline inductee in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Now that his in-ring career is in the rear-view mirror, Styles has taken up a new role in WWE. At the Hall of Fame ceremony, the legend announced that he was now focused on finding the next AJ Styles. He also revealed that he didn’t miss competing inside the squared circle.

Styles will now scout talents for the sports entertainment giant and groom the next generation of wrestlers. It will be interesting to see if The Phenomenal One returns in a non-wrestling role on WWE TV in the near future.

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