Latest On AJ Styles After Injury On (10/4) WWE SmackDown
The October 4 episode of WWE SmackDown was filled with significant moments, including the much-anticipated return of AJ Styles after months off of TV. Unfortunately, his return to television was marred by a setback during the show’s opening match with Carmelo Hayes.
Hayes initially declined the offer from the man he called an “old-timer” but accepted the bout when WWE United States Champion LA Knight offered him a title match if he could defeat the Phenomenal One. Styles suffered an injury mid-match, causing it to be called off, with Hayes being declared the winner.
According to Dave Meltzer of F4Wonline, Styles’ injury was legitimate and not part of any storyline. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury. This marked the second injury WWE faced this week, as Braun Strowman also suffered a groin issue during his Last Monster Standing match.
On Twitter, Jackie Redmond and Styles himself commented on the matter.
While Hayes got the win, he won’t be facing Knight for the United States title just yet. During SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis said that he would not grant the title match due to the nature of Hayes’ win, and that his focus was on Styles and his health. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on AJ Styles after this unfortunate setback.
