WWE SmackDown superstar AJ Styles has shared a massive update with fans regarding his recent injury. The former WWE Champion returned after a long hiatus from the promotion. Styles was last seen at Clash at the Castle in June, where he faced Cody Rhodes in a WWE Undisputed Championship match.
After suffering a loss to Cody Rhodes at Clash at the Castle, Styles remained away from WWE. While he was absent from WWE programming, he actively participated in WWE live events. He also competed in Pro Wrestling NOAH, where he defeated Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH Destination 2024 in July.
Following his long hiatus from WWE, Styles returned to WWE on the October 4th episode of SmackDown. However, his return hit a snag when Carmelo Hayes interrupted him during a promo. Their verbal exchange led to a match between the two.
The situation took a turn when AJ Styles injured his foot, causing the match to be stopped. He appeared backstage on crutches, which seemed like part of a storyline at first. However, later reports confirmed from wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer that Styles had indeed suffered a legitimate injury. He was supposed to start his retirement tour, but his foot injury has delayed the same.
Following these reports, fans questioned whether AJ Styles was seriously injured or if it was part of a storyline. However, Styles himslef addressed the situation, clarifying his status regarding the foot injury he suffered against Carmelo Hayes.
AJ Styles opens up about his foot injury
WWE Superstar AJ Styles recently drew attention from a fan on X who expressed skepticism about his foot injury. The fan questioned Styles’ injury, suggesting it was based on the word of two sources — WWE backstage interviewer Jackie Redmond, whom he labeled as being on WWE’s payroll, and wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, whom he criticized for his reliability. In response, AJ Styles clarified that he is dealing with a Lisfranc injury, indicating it is serious and agonizing.
It is an unfortunate situation for AJ Styles, as reports indicated he was set to begin his farewell tour. However, his foot injury has hindered those plans. Thus, fans await when Styles will make his return, as there is currently no timeline for his comeback.
