AJ Styles’ WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Announced On WWE RAW

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Last night's WWE Elimination Chamber go-home episode of RAW paid tribute to AJ Styles with various videos and special appearances by Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Abyss, Frankie Kazarian, Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura, and others. The main event featured an emotional tribute segment where Styles entered the ring to reflect on his career.

During his speech, Styles reminisced about his early days in the wrestling industry, his time in TNA, and his experiences in NJPW in Japan. He mentioned that his proudest achievement isn’t the championships he won, but having “the best wife in the world,” who supported the family while he traveled. Styles noted that he made his WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, and it was fitting that his last match occurred at the Royal Rumble ten years later. He then removed his jacket and gloves as a symbolic gesture.

The WWE roster then gathered on stage to applaud Styles, after which the lights went out and WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker appeared. Undertaker mentioned that there was “unfinished business” between them and honored Styles by announcing him as the newest inductee into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class.

Styles joins Stephanie McMahon as part of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place during WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.