Undertaker Announces AJ Styles for 2026 WWE Hall of Fame – WWE delivered an emotional tribute to AJ Styles on the February 23 episode of RAW, honoring The Phenomenal One less than a month after his retirement at the Royal Rumble. Styles, who ended his in‑ring career following his loss to GUNTHER, received a full‑scale farewell in his home state of Georgia—one that culminated in a surprise appearance from The Undertaker and a major announcement.
Styles addressed the crowd with a heartfelt speech, thanking his family, the fans, and the city of Atlanta. He spoke about growing up just 45 minutes away in Gainesville and reflected on a career that took him from small venues in Georgia to TNA’s Asylum, the Tokyo Dome, and the bright lights of WrestleMania. He credited rivals like Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, and Frankie Kazarian for helping shape his journey, and he fondly recalled his time in Japan with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who reminded him that wrestling could still be fun.
The most emotional portion of his speech centered on his family. Styles admitted that while he accomplished nearly everything in wrestling, he struggled with not being a full‑time father. He spoke openly about missed birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, praising his wife for holding the family together and supporting him through every chapter of his career. Styles acknowledged his children at ringside, noting one was home sick, and expressed deep gratitude for their sacrifices.
He then addressed his retirement, explaining why he didn’t leave his gloves in the ring at the Royal Rumble. His debut was at the 2016 Rumble, and his final match came exactly ten years later. He wanted to bring his gloves home to Georgia and leave them there. Styles removed his jacket and gloves, placing them on the canvas as the crowd roared in appreciation.
As the roster gathered on the stage to applaud him and the credits rolled, the arena went dark.
The bell tolled.
The Undertaker rode to the ring on his motorcycle, stepping inside to confront Styles. He looked down at the gloves, then at Styles, and spoke directly to him:
“You’re just going to leave your stuff here and go? We’ve got unfinished business. You ever heard the phrase, ‘If you see me coming, you’re already gone’? Well, I changed that. If you see me coming, that means you’re going.”
Then, The Undertaker revealed the real reason for his arrival:
“It is my esteemed honor to inform you that you are the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame.”
Styles smiled broadly and embraced him as the crowd erupted into a loud “You deserve it” chant. His family joined him in the ring, and Styles became emotional as he hugged his wife and children. The show ended with Styles celebrating in front of his hometown crowd, marking a fitting tribute to one of the most respected performers of his generation.
Undertaker Announces AJ Styles for 2026 WWE Hall of Fame
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