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Why did AJ Styles return to the ring 246 days after WWE retirement?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

AJ Styles made a surprising return to the wrestling ring to assist his son, Avery, during a match.

Avery was attacked by allies of his opponent, Tristan Moody, after winning by disqualification.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:29:00 UTC.

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