Top five WWE stars who can return for AJ Styles’ tribute on RAW tonight ft. Chris Jericho

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Published at :February 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Modified at :February 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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AJ Styles is set to get a major tribute by WWE.

AJ Styles’ legacy and commitment to the wrestling business will be immortalized on the upcoming episode of WWE RAW.

It was announced last week that this week’s edition of RAW will be a tribute night to The Phenomenal One. WWE could make it more special by bringing back some top names who have a history with Styles.

So here are the top five names who could make an appearance for AJ Styles’ special night.

5. Sting

AJ Styles and Sting have a renowned history during their time together in TNA Wrestling. The Icon was a major catalyst in Styles’ rise to stardom, and they had some amazing in-ring matches over the years.

With Sting having recent ties to AEW, he might not make a physical appearance, but he could appear in a video package for Styles’ tribute night.

4. Kurt Angle

Much like Sting, Kurt Angle also had a storied history with AJ Styles during his time in TNA Wrestling. The duo had a brief match during their run in WWE towards the end of Angle’s in-ring career, coming to an end in the late 2010s. So, he could appear for Styles’ tribute night after making an appearance at John Cena’s last match.

3. Seth Rollins

Clash in Paris Seth Rollins World Heavyweight Championship WWE SummerSlam (1) WWE RAW — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 02: Seth Rollins celebrates after winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to take on CM Punk during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 02, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A masked man has been causing trouble for The Vision on RAW and is rumored to be Seth Rollins. The Visionary also has a history with AJ Styles, having delivered exceptional matches with him.

So on Styles’ tribute night, Rollins could be unveiled as the mystery man, which would be a major boost in terms of viewership for this RAW episode.

2. John Cena

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One of AJ Styles’ greatest rivals in WWE is undoubtedly John Cena. The duo has produced some spectacular in-ring showdowns, with their last encounter at the 2025 WWE Crown Jewel PLE being a major hit.

While Cena, having just retired himself, might not appear on the show, he could still be a part of a video package to talk about the legacy of The Phenomenal One.

1. Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho WWE AEW Royal Rumble 2026 — TOKYO, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 12: Chris Jericho enters the rin during the DDT Pro-Wrestling at Ryogoku Kokugikan on November 12, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

Chris Jericho was the first rival when AJ Styles debuted in WWE in 2016. Both top stars produced several captivating matches.

With rumors of Jericho jumping ship to WWE, it could finally happen at AJ Styles’ tribute night, or atleast fans could get a glimpse of him, which could be a buildup towards his return happening at a later date.

To whom did AJ Styles lose his career-threatening match to in WWE?

Gunther, at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble PLE

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N. O'Connor

Nik O Conner is a long-time fan of professional wrestling. After dropping his Engineering regular studies in 2020, he decided to pursue his passion and became a writer. Over the last few years, he has written for multiple webs bringing a lot of skills and creativity to the table.