Roman Reigns gives his farewell message to AJ Styles after retiring from WWE at the Royal Rumble 🙏

In a moment that left the entire WWE Universe silent, AJ Styles officially announced his retirement following an unforgettable appearance at the Royal Rumble. But what truly turned the night historic was the heartfelt message delivered by his longtime rival, Roman Reigns.
For nearly a decade, Styles had been a defining pillar of modern wrestling — combining technical brilliance, fearless aerial offense, and unmatched consistency. From his debut shocker in WWE to classic battles across multiple championships, “The Phenomenal One” built a legacy respected by fans and locker rooms alike. Yet as the final bell rang at the Rumble, everyone understood they were witnessing the end of an era.
After Styles stood in the ring soaking in chants of “Thank You AJ!”, Roman Reigns walked down the aisle — not as the Tribal Chief seeking dominance, but as a peer honoring greatness.
The crowd expected tension.
Instead, they got respect.
Reigns took the microphone and paused before speaking, clearly emotional.
He acknowledged that Styles pushed him harder than almost anyone in his career. Reigns said their rivalry forced him to evolve, adapt, and ultimately become the performer he is today. He admitted that facing Styles meant there was no room for ego — only survival. The Tribal Chief then stated that WWE wasn’t losing a wrestler tonight… it was losing a measuring stick.
He called Styles “one of the real ones” — a rare competitor who earned respect without demanding it.
For a moment, both men stood face-to-face, remembering battles that defined an entire generation of WWE storytelling. Then came the unexpected — Reigns offered a handshake. Styles accepted. The arena erupted.
But the moment didn’t end there.
Reigns raised Styles’ hand in the air, symbolizing not victory, not defeat — but legacy.
Fans inside the stadium were visibly emotional, many chanting both men’s names together. It was a powerful reminder that rivalries don’t always end in hatred; sometimes they end in gratitude.
As Styles exited the ring one final time, Reigns gave a simple closing line:
“The ring will always be phenomenal because you were in it.”
And just like that, AJ Styles walked away — not as a superstar leaving, but as a legend immortalized.