WWE News and Rumor Roundup: SmackDown star done with the promotion, AJ Styles’ retirement date spoiled, Huge Jade Cargill accusation

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#3. Top star has seemingly made his final SmackDown appearance

WWE will soon witness the departure of a former champion. The talent in question is none other than Tommaso Ciampa.

The 40-year-old star recently announced that he will leave the Stamford-based promotion upon expiry of his contract. It will mark the end of a decade-long stint in WWE that has seen him win four titles overall.

Ciampa has not been present backstage for recent SmackDown tapings, and it looks like that will not change in the near future as well. According to Fightful Select, Tommaso Ciampa isn’t planned for more shows before his imminent exit.

Ciampa’s last match under the WWE umbrella was a tag team bout in which he partnered with Johnny Gargano to take on Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown late last year. Sadly, the #DIY duo suffered a defeat on the night.

It remains to be seen if Tommaso Ciampa makes his return to WWE for one more run, somewhere down the line.

#2. Huge update on AJ Styles’ WWE retirement match

AJ Styles is set to put his career on the line against Gunther at Royal Rumble 2026. There has been heavy speculation about whether this will really be Styles’ final hurrah. A certain star has seemingly all but confirmed the outcome of the much-talked-about clash in Saudi Arabia.

The Phenomenal One faced his longtime rival, Shinsuke Nakamura, at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal, Canada. At the end of a back-and-forth encounter, Styles emerged victorious over the Japanese legend.

However, it is what Nakamura did following the show that has caught fans’ attention. The King of Strong Style took to his Instagram to share a heartfelt “diary” entry recalling his relationship with AJ Styles, among other things. Interestingly, there was a line in the post that suggested that Styles is indeed retiring for good at Royal Rumble.

In a nutshell, Shinsuke Nakamura has seemingly spoiled that AJ Styles will be losing against The Ring General in Saudi Arabia. Only time will tell if fans are satisfied with such a send-off for one of the greatest wrestlers of this generation.

#1. Jade Cargill makes a massive accusation

Jade Cargill is currently enjoying a fruitful run in the sports entertainment juggernaut, reigning as the WWE Women’s Champion. She won the gold from Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event in November 2025.

The Storm’s biggest challenge on SmackDown has emerged recently after Nick Aldis added her to the roster. That star in question is Jordynne Grace. The two have had a few back-and-forths and confrontations, including one on the latest episode of the blue brand.

Not long after, Grace threatened “Jadeberg” that it is only a matter of time before she gets her hands on the top SmackDown champion. Jade Cargill responded with a shot of her own, seemingly accusing Jordynne Grace of using stero*ds.

“Did you take your shot today? Relax,” she wrote.

It will be interesting to see if Grace manages to win the 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match in Saudi Arabia and challenge Cargill for her title at WrestleMania 42.

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