Gunther defeated AJ Styles by technical submission

Event: Royal Rumble
Promotion: WWE
Date: January 31, 2026
Venue: Riyadh Season Stadium, King Abdullah Financial District
Match Type: Career Threatening match [ 34 ] Since Styles lost, he was forced to retire from in-ring competition.
Result

Gunther defeated AJ Styles by technical submission

Winner: Gunther

Match Notes

Unresolved participants: AJ Styles

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Event

Royal Rumble

Promotion

WWE
WWE

Participants

Gunther
Gunther
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