WWE News Roundup: Real reason behind AJ Styles’ sudden retirement, Roman Reigns’ WrestleMania opponent revealed, Major name is back

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#5. Dominik Mysterio returned on WWE RAW

In December 2025, Dominik Mysterio got injured during a match in AAA. Mysterio hasn’t competed for any promotion since the incident and didn’t appear on the weekly product for weeks. The current Intercontinental and AAA Mega Champion had been on a hiatus, but Liv Morgan’s win brought the star back to the brand.

On the recent edition of Monday Night RAW, The Judgment Day’s Dominik Mysterio returned to the red brand and introduced the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble winner, Liv Morgan. Mysterio is also set to appear for AAA in the coming days.

#4. Liv Morgan seemingly picks her WrestleMania opponent on WWE RAW

After years of competing in the gimmick, Liv Morgan won the Women’s Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia. Morgan won the match by eliminating Tiffany Stratton. The 31-year-old star will pick the champion of her choosing heading into WrestleMania 42, and it seems like she has decided on her opponent.

On the latest edition of WWE RAW, Raquel Rodriguez lost a Philadelphia Street Fight to Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship. After the match, Liv Morgan appeared in the ring and hit Vaquer with an Oblivion to close the show, seemingly confirming her pick for WrestleMania 42.

#3. WWE confirms Roman Reigns’ WrestleMania 42 opponent

Over the weekend, Roman Reigns added his name to an illustrious list by winning the Men’s Royal Rumble match for the second time. The Original Tribal Chief wasted no time and appeared on Monday Night RAW. On the recent edition of Monday Night RAW, the 40-year-old star came face-to-face with CM Punk.

The two had a heated exchange and took shots at each other. In the end, the Men’s Grand Slam Champion picked the World Heavyweight Championship and CM Punk for WrestleMania 42 in Nevada. Later, WWE confirmed the match for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

#2. Oba Femi debuts on WWE RAW

Earlier this year, Oba Femi defended the NXT Championship against Leon Slater and relinquished it, leaving the developmental brand for WWE’s main roster. For weeks, the management aired vignettes for The Ruler before he competed in the Men’s Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia.

On the latest edition of Monday Night RAW, Femi made his debut on the red brand by attacking The War Raiders. While this wasn’t an official match, the two-time NXT Champion made a dominant first impression on the red brand, which could be his new home on the main roster.

#1. Real reason behind AJ Styles’ WWE retirement, according to Triple H

Last year, AJ Styles made a bombshell announcement, revealing he plans to retire in 2026. Many assumed that there would be a retirement tour, and The Phenomenal One teased it on the day before his match with Gunther in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, Styles lost and was forced to retire.

After the show, Triple H addressed the retirement match and The Phenomenal One’s decision to retire from in-ring competition. According to The Game, the Men’s Grand Slam Champion was absolutely done with in-ring competition, which is why he retired at the event.

Moreover, before his sudden retirement and loss to The Ring General, the Chief Content Officer was anticipating a full year of AJ Styles. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next for Gunther heading into WrestleMania 42.