WWE's Current Strategy For AJ Styles' Booking On SmackDown

AJ Styles made his return to WWE during the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown. This was a big surprise to close out the show. That being said, we must include a spoiler warning for this article, because it could reveal WWE's plans for the Phenomenal One.

Fightful Select reports, based on internal WWE sources to Fightful’s Corey Brennan, that it might not be a full-fledged heel turn for AJ Styles. This seems to stray from the impression he gave after laying out LA Knight on SmackDown last week.

"Based on internal WWE sources to Fightful’s Corey Brennan, it might not be a full-fledged heel turn."

It is reported that "the direction is for Styles to be somewhat justified in his attack of LA Knight." Another source reportedly told Fightful that "it’s a bit of a 'choose your own adventure situation with Styles."

It will be interesting to see if plans for AJ Styles changes along the way. AJ Styles is versatile, so he can play babyface and heel characters. It all depends on how they need to utilize the former World Champion.

During the December 22nd episode of WWE SmackDown, which was pre-taped, AJ Styles is scheduled for an in-ring promo and a match against Solo Sikoa.