Triple H Details AJ Styles’ Post-Retirement WWE Plans

AJ Styles has transitioned into a new role within WWE following his retirement from in-ring competition earlier this year. And now, Triple H has spoken about the conversation he had with Styles about his future in WWE following his retirement.

AJ Styles called time on his career after a loss to Gunther at Royal Rumble 2026, later agreeing to a new deal that keeps him involved with the company behind the scenes. Speaking on Cody Rhodes’ podcast, What Do You Wanna Talk About?, WWE CCO Triple H detailed how Styles approached the transition and the process of finding the right fit.

“At the end, AJ was like, ‘I don’t want to be done with the business. I want to be done wrestling,’” Levesque said, revealing that Styles knew his time in the ring had come to an end.

Styles reportedly explored multiple roles within WWE, including sitting in on creative and production meetings, but ultimately decided those areas were not the best fit for him.

“The writing thing’s not for me, the producer thing, I don’t think is for me,” Levesque explained. “What I really like is getting to these young kids and spotting talent… trying to make them into something more.”

As a result, Styles is now focused on talent scouting and development, working closely with younger performers and helping shape the next generation.

Triple H Suggested A Similar Career Path To Cody Rhodes

Triple H added that this type of transition is not uncommon, noting that different roles suit different personalities, and suggested that Cody Rhodes could also make a similar impact in the future once his in-ring career winds down.