AJ Styles Gives Post-Retirement Update, Says He’s Still Trying to Figure It Out

AJ Styles says he’s settling into his post-retirement phase of his life and is trying to figure out how to properly do his new position with WWE. It’s been just over a month since Styles had his official retirement on WWE Raw, and he is settling into his new position as a scout and coach for WWE. He spoke about what his post-retirement life has been like on the latest episode of his Phenomenally Retro Podcast.

Styles noted that he’s still figuring out all the little things about the job and is also training his son to wrestle at the same time. He also has his upcoming Hall of Fame induction to prepare for too, of course; he is set to be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame class over WrestleMania 42 weekend. You can see highlights below:

On How He’s Been Post-Retirement:

“I’m good, I’m really good, actually… I’m trying to figure this whole retirement-not retired thing. It’s a little — you know. But I have a problem with if I have a job, I want to really do it well. And so I’m just trying to figure out all the little knick-knacks, the little things in between to do well. Easier said than done. I’m just trying to figure out this whole job of mine.

On What He’s Been Up To:

“I’ve been trying to focus on — again, this job of mine and what it entails. And scouting and training my son at the same time. So, I’ve been in the ring doing stuff like that.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit the Phenomenally Retro Podcast with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.