Get ready for a wrestling showdown that could change everything: AJ Styles is risking his entire WWE career in a high-stakes match against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this Saturday (Jan. 31). But here’s where it gets controversial—with AJ already hinting at retirement by 2026 and GUNTHER fresh off forcing John Cena to quit in his farewell match, fans are on edge. Could this be the end for The Phenomenal One? Or is it just the beginning of something legendary? AJ himself isn’t sweating it. During Tuesday’s (Jan. 30) SmackDown, he confidently declared he’ll defeat GUNTHER, kicking off what he’s calling The Phenomenal Farewell Tour. He’s even looking forward to one last showdown with stars like Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. And this is the part most people miss—GUNTHER isn’t buying it. The Ring General crashed AJ’s promo, mocking his plans and vowing to end his career with a tap-out, just like he did to Cena. AJ fired back, reminding GUNTHER that he already made him tap out earlier this month on Raw—and he’ll do it again. Tensions boiled over, with GUNTHER losing his cool and nearly coming to blows. So, here’s the burning question: Will AJ Styles tap out and end his WWE journey prematurely, or will he prove the doubters wrong and launch The Phenomenal Farewell Tour in style? Let’s dive into the debate—what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below, wrestling fans! For a full recap of SmackDown’s explosive episode, check out our live blog here: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/414427/wwe-smackdown-results-live-discussion-jan-30-2026-royal-rumble-go-home.
