Welcome to Sportskeeda Wrestling’s January 27, 2026 roundup of WWE news and rumors. In today’s edition, we cover why AJ Styles retired before WrestleMania 42, a fan slammed a female star during a match, and a two-time champion returns to the weekly show.

Let’s get started:

#5. Will AJ Styles retire from WWE before WrestleMania 42?

Last year, AJ Styles announced that he would retire in 2026, but no one expected that he would have one final match before WrestleMania 42. Fans have been having mixed emotions lately as this could be the Phenomenal’s final week as an active player.

Additionally, Shinsuke Nakamura’s deleted posts indicate that Styles has always wanted to attend the event. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (won), Styles didn’t lie to Nakamura about his retirement plans and hopes to compete in the 2026 Royal Rumble.

Additionally, reports suggest that this is not a long-gestating storyline, with the men’s Grand Slam champion looking to end things with the company. However, the outcome of the match may change as any decision by management is not final.

#4. AJ Styles vs. CM Punk for World Heavyweight Championship on WWE RAW

under what possible circumstances AJ Styles Monday Night RAW Finalshe faced off against CM Punk, and the two agreed to settle matters in the ring with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. Unfortunately, the game ended up being inconclusive.

In the final moments, Judgment Day’s Finn Balor showed up and attacked both stars. During the show, Liv Morgan confronted Prince after he showed respect to CM Punk, who asked him to leave the villain. Morgan unleashed her anger on her castmate, causing Balor to attack both stars in the ring.

#3. WWE accidentally spoils two-time champion’s return

LA Knight has been sidelined since early December after a brutal defeat by The Vision. Superstar is no longer a weekly product, but it quickly became popular after the latest season of Superstar. WWE Unrealwhen fans witnessed his disappointing performance in Money in the Bank 2025.

The stage for the Riyadh Royal Rumble is currently underway, Accidentally spoiled LA Cavaliers return. A giant replica of the two-time United States Champion’s slogan was seen, hinting at his return in the men’s Royal Rumble match.

#2. Popular WWE stars denied entry ahead of 2026 Royal Rumble

The tide is turning for Finn Balor, who is slowly becoming a fan favorite. Last week, he fought CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Prince didn’t win the match, but he earned the respect of the champion, which is why Punk asked him to leave Judgment Day.

On the most recent episode of Monday Night Raw, Balor announced to Adam Pearce that he would be participating in the Royal Rumble. However, Pearce told the inaugural Universal Champion that all spots were filled. Later, Balor took matters into his own hands, attacking AJ Styles and CM Punk during the main event of the show.

#1. Fans slam Roxanne Perez during WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

Judgment Day’s Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez take on RHIYO (Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY) in Canada in the main event of Saturday night’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. During the game, Perez landed outside and was trying to catch her breath when a fan started lashing out at her.

this Fans have repeatedly tried to promote the 24-year-old star during the game, but she finally got her revenge at the taping. The former NXT Women’s Champion told fans to “shut up” before eventually returning to the ring. Security intervened, but no serious action appeared to be taken.

It will be interesting to see if the company takes strict action against this inappropriate fan behavior.