WWE Stars To Retire In AEW

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Over the past few years, there have been several different stars who have arrived in AEW from WWE.

Whether it be Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson or Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, these stars feel like they will conclude their legendary careers in Tony Khan’s promotion.

Looking at the current WWE roster, there are a variety of talents who could jump to AEW and retire in the company in the years to come.

Here are seven WWE stars to potentially retire in AEW.

7. AJ Styles

At the tailend of 2025, AJ Styles announced that he planned on retiring from in-ring competition in 2026. However, it was also revealed that Styles’ WWE contract was set to expire in February 2026.

“The Phenomenal One” is recognized as one of the greatest in-ring performers in the history of the pro wrestling business and someone many AEW fans have fantasized about joining the promotion.

At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, GUNTHER defeated Styles to retire him from the company. Following the loss, Styles chose to put his gloves back on instead of leaving them in the ring.

With speculation about his future at an all-time high, Styles could make the move to All Elite Wrestling and eventually close out his career with the company later this year or into 2027.

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