On the recent episode of SmackDown, AJ Styles surprised fans by hinting at his retirement before launching a brutal attack on WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The segment featured Styles, alongside Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, members of the O.C. stable, but notably missing was Michin, also known as Mia Yim, who is part of the group. Wrestling legend Konnan raised questions about Michin’s absence during the intense moment.
Discussing the segment on K100, Konnan queried Disco Inferno about Michin’s exclusion, emphasizing her role within the crew and her absence during such a critical moment. Disco Inferno speculated that Anderson and Gallows might be cast as antagonists alongside Styles, while Michin could continue to portray a heroic character. He suggested that Michin was not involved in the segment due to being unaware of the planned actions, hinting that the situation might be addressed in the future.
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Despite the absence of Michin and the unexpected retirement tease, Konnan expressed his approval of the segment, drawing parallels to Mark Henry’s fake retirement in 2013. Although Konnan doubted Styles’ retirement announcement, he acknowledged the effectiveness of the performance and the audience’s enthusiastic response to the unfolding drama. Styles is anticipated to challenge Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash at the Castle: Scotland in Glasgow on June 15, setting the stage for an intense showdown between the two wrestling icons.
In the aftermath of Styles’ intriguing speech and subsequent attack, fans and wrestling enthusiasts are left pondering the implications of these dramatic events. The mix of uncertainty surrounding Styles’ retirement announcement and the impending title clash with Rhodes has generated buzz within the wrestling community. As the storyline unfolds, the WWE Universe eagerly anticipates the resolution of this gripping narrative.
