WWE veteran AJ Styles isn't just locking up with John Cena at Crown Jewel: Perth; The Phenomenal One is following close behind his opponent with his own retirement. While he has repeatedly stated his intention to hang up his boots in 2026, he has also outlined his plans once he is done.AJ Styles made his WWE debut in 2016, on the cusp of turning 39 and 18 years into his storied wrestling career. Considered the greatest of his generation by many, the former TNA and IWGP World Champion arrived at the Royal Rumble in shocking fashion. He would quickly rise to the top with exceptional feuds against Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, and John Cena, and by the end of the year, he had already captured the WWE Championship, defeating the former Dean Ambrose (aka Jon Moxley) at Backlash.Now, coming up on almost 10 years with WWE, Styles again confirmed his in-ring days were numbered. In an interview with Tokyo Sport ahead of the WWE Super Show Japan, taking place on October 17 and 18, he stated why he was retiring in 2026."I don't want to show my fans a side of me that isn't AJ Styles. That's the main reason. I've decided to retire before my body can no longer move," he said.Styles mentioned that things were still being worked out, but he did plan on competing at WrestleMania next year. As far as what's to come after his career is over, he stated that he intended to continue working with WWE, hoping to build up the next generation. However, he also noted that nothing was set in stone yet."I haven't decided yet, but I think I'll probably work for WWE. It might be good to train young wrestlers to be worthy of being on the main roster, but I don't know yet," he added.AJ Styles is now a Grand Slam Champion in the promotion, having held the WWE Title twice, the Intercontinental Championship once, the United States Championship three times, as well as a short WWE RAW Tag Team Title run with Omos.Before WWE's Super Show Japan, the promotion will be in Australia for Crown Jewel: Perth. This will be the last chance for AJ Styles to get another win over John Cena.AJ Styles to wrestle John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel: PerthThe 17-time WWE Champion's "The Last Time is Now" Farewell Tour is nearing its end. John Cena's spent the majority of this year battling some of his greatest rivals, like Randy Orton, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar.It's hard to discuss the GOAT's greatest feuds without bringing up The Phenomenal One, and apparently Cena agrees with that sentiment.After John Cena teased the match for a few weeks, and even took to X/Twitter to push for it, Triple H confirmed the two would clash for the final time in Perth.Styles gave Cena what some consider his last great rivalry, and now the fans will see it capped off with one last clash between two of the best of their generation.