AJ Styles files for two trademarks ahead of potential final WWE match
AJ Styles has made a couple of trademark filings that are sure to increase speculation about what his next move will be.
This weekend, Styles’ WWE in-ring career could come to an end at the Royal Rumble. He’s facing off against Gunther in a match where Styles will retire if he loses. Styles has filed for two trademarks ahead of the bout, applying for the term “The Phenomenal AJ Styles” on January 28 along with the “P1” logo he’s used during his career.
Allen Jones — which is Styles’ real name — is listed as the owner on both trademark applications. They note that Styles has used the “Phenomenal” nickname since at least 2001 and the P1 logo since at least 2012.
The trademark applications list that they are for goods and services related to performances by a professional wrestler, with the “P1” trademark also covering merchandise that Styles could potentially release:
- Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes
- Shirts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hats; Gloves for apparel; Slip-on shoes; Shorts
While these filings could indicate that Styles is preparing for the imminent end of his WWE career, it remains to be seen whether Saturday will actually be his last match. We know that Styles will be retiring at some point in 2026 –and Paul “Triple H” Levesque said this week that he’s been in regular communication with Styles about the opponents he wants to face before hanging up his boots. Styles has spoken about potentially remaining with WWE as a trainer after he’s done in the ring.
The Royal Rumble is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday with a start time of 2 p.m. Eastern for viewers in the United States.
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