AJ Styles’ status has been a hot topic recently, but Karl Anderson believes he knows what is next for the Phenomenal One’s in-ring career.
Last week, Styles caused plenty of speculation when he posted an image of an hourglass on social media. The post led fans to believe that Styles was teasing his in-ring retirement. In the past, Styles has been open about when he planned to retire, telling Chris Van Vliet that he still plans on retiring by the time he is 50 years old. However, the hourglass post, along with a recent report that his contract is up in February, still cast doubt on his in-ring future.
Styles’ friend and frequent collaborator, Karl Anderson, discussed Styles’ future on Busted Open Radio, noting how devoted AJ is to his family. However, he believes Styles’ competitive nature will result in Styles sticking with WWE for a bit longer.
Karl Anderson believes AJ Styles will continue with WWE
“AJ Styles, he can wrestle as long as he wants to wrestle. He can go as long as he wants to go. The thing with AJ, he’s such a family man. He’s always ready to hang it up and he likes to tell us that he can sit down if he wants to. He can stay home if he wants to. Like, he’s done his thing, he’s proved his point that he’s one of the best wrestlers of all time to ever do this. He’s proved everything that he’s ever needed to prove. But he likes being home.
“The question would be, is AJ going to wind it down, is he not going to wind it down? Knowing AJ Styles and knowing his competitive nature, I truly believe in my heart — and we don’t talk [business]. It’s not that we don’t speak a lot. It’s a quick, ‘I love you, I hope you’re doing good buddy, I miss you.’ But I don’t think knowing AJ Styles’ competitive nature, I don’t think he’s going to hang it up. I heard his contract ends in February. And who knows what the truth is to any of that, right? Whether it’s with WWE or it’s not — which I think it’s going to continue being with WWE, I think AJ Styles is happy where he’s at. I think AJ is going to continue. I really believe that.”
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