AJ Styles may have looked as sharp as ever during his match against Shinsuke Nakamura at Saturday Night’s Main Event, but the clock may be ticking on “The Phenomenal One’s” legendary career. As he prepares for what could be his final WWE appearance, Monday Night Raw in Toronto is shaping up to be one of the most emotional episodes in recent memory.
AJ Styles to address retirement rumours on WWE Raw
Coming off a win against longtime rival Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles will step into the ring on Raw this Monday to speak directly to the WWE Universe. The former WWE Champion is set to address his upcoming “career vs. pride” match against Gunther at Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh.
If AJ loses, he retires — making this Raw appearance potentially his last ever on WWE’s flagship show.
Styles reportedly demanded the match with Gunther, even agreeing to risk his career for one more shot at the dominant “Ring General.” With so much emotion and history behind him, Monday’s promo could be one for the books.
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce returns with big announcements
Raw GM Adam Pearce will also be in the spotlight on Monday, returning after walking through the snowy streets of Toronto with two major updates:
- Bron Breakker returns: After being suspended for attacking Dragon Lee and Penta, the former Intercontinental Champion will sit down with Pearce in a one-on-one meeting. This will be Bron’s first WWE appearance in two weeks — and all eyes will be on how Pearce handles the situation.
- Tag Team Title No. 1 Contender’s Match announced: Pearce revealed that four tag teams will face off in a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way match to earn a shot at The Usos’ WWE World Tag Team Titles.
Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match:
- The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
- The Creed Brothers
- Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa)
- Los Americanos (Rayo & Bravo Americano)
The winners of this intense showdown will be next in line to challenge The Usos, who have dominated the tag team division in recent months.
More big names expected for Raw in Toronto
Although not officially advertised, several top WWE superstars are expected to appear on this Royal Rumble go-home edition of Raw. These include:
- CM Punk
- Jey Uso
- Becky Lynch
- Rhea Ripley
- IYO SKY
With Royal Rumble just days away, expect surprises, face-offs, and final promos to build momentum heading into one of WWE’s biggest events of the year.
Full WWE Raw Preview – January 26
Here’s a quick look at the currently announced card for Monday Night Raw in Toronto:
| Segment/Match | Details |
|---|---|
| AJ Styles promo | Addresses retirement match vs. Gunther at Royal Rumble |
| Adam Pearce & Bron Breakker | Sit-down to discuss Breakker’s suspension |
| Fatal 4-Way Tag Match | No. 1 Contender’s Match for WWE Tag Team Titles: The New Day vs. Creed Brothers vs. Alpha Academy vs. Los Americanos |
With Styles possibly making his final Raw appearance and multiple title scenes heating up, this episode could be one of the most unforgettable nights on the road to the Royal Rumble.
No matter what happens, fans in the Scotiabank Arena — and watching at home — are in for an emotional, action-packed show that sets the tone for Saturday night’s premium live event.
