First-time ever match, John Cena's goodbye - 4 stars who could be AJ Styles' last WWE feud if he retires soon

AJ Styles has had an incredible career both in WWE and in other promotions as well. Prior to joining the Sports Entertainment juggernaut, he captured almost 20 titles throughout his time in TNA Wrestling and even became a two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

In World Wrestling Entertainment, he found a lot of success too. Not only is he a multi-time world champion, but he's a former Intercontinental Champion, RAW Tag Team Champion, and a three-time United States Champion. He has achieved a lot of what the company has to offer.

Unfortunately, Styles' time in World Wrestling Entertainment and maybe even pro wrestling as a whole could be wrapping up far sooner than fans would like. According to reports, his contract might be expiring later this year or in early 2025.

This news could mean that The Phenomenal One is wrapping up and winding down his career, either in the promotion or in the industry as a whole. If he is, AJ deserves to go out with a major feud. This article will take a look at a handful of feuds for Styles to potentially end his career with.

Below are four stars who could be AJ Styles' last WWE feud if he retires soon.

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#4. John Cena is also retiring soon

John Cena is one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. Not only is he a 16-time world champion, but he was the face of the company for around a decade, essentially carrying the promotion on his back for many years.

The Face That Runs The Place is also retiring soon and he has personally confirmed it. Cena will be going on one last year-long tour with WWE beginning in January and concluding in December of 2025. From there, he will be done in the ring for good.

If AJ Styles intends to retire too, it would be quite fitting for him and Cena to retire together. The pair had legendary matches when Styles joined the company, so AJ being retired by John on Cena's own retirement tour makes a lot of sense.

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#3. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton will sell tickets

Randy Orton is one of the most iconic pro wrestlers of the modern era. He joined WWE's main roster in 2002 and has spent the past 22 years as one of the top guys in the company, having even won a world title back in 2004.

The Viper has had some big feuds recently, but he's ultimately come up short time and time again. He failed to dethrone Logan Paul of the United States Title and couldn't defeat Gunther for the World Heavyweight Title either. Still, he remains a top star in WWE.

The Phenomenal One and The Viper having one more feud would sell tickets. Fans love both veterans and they're both in excellent shape. If AJ insists upon retiring, doing so after one last feud with Randy Orton may be the most interesting move given how talented both men are.

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#2. Roman Reigns and The Phenomenal One had great matches together

Roman Reigns is a massive draw and one of the most beloved stars in WWE. This is despite the fact that he spent the last four years as a hated heel and never truly had a proper babyface turn. Fans have just naturally grown to respect the veteran star.

The Tribal Chief and The Phenomenal One are no strangers to one another. When AJ Styles first joined WWE, he and Roman Reigns had a series of excellent matches that even saw the pair clash at big Premium Live Events.

The two have mostly avoided each other since then, but that could change if AJ is looking to retire. With Roman being the biggest draw in the industry, Styles could go out with a bang if he and Reigns were to clash in AJ's final feud.

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#1. AJ Styles could put over Gunther before he retires from WWE

Gunther is on top of the world. He is the biggest star on WWE RAW thanks to being the World Heavyweight Champion. He won the title by defeating Damian Priest and has since successfully retained the belt against Randy Orton.

The Ring General could potentially be the man who AJ Styles last competes against in WWE. While Gunther is already a top guy, the powerful Austrian being the one to end The Phenomenal One's career would mean a ton to his own legacy moving forward.

Notably, a match between AJ Styles and Gunther would be particularly exciting since it'd be a first-time ever bout. The two have only ever mixed it up at live events, they've never battled it out on television or at a Premium Live Event.