Styles’ Injury Revealed as Storyline Angle

Summary

– AJ Styles returned to WWE SmackDown but appeared to suffer a foot injury during a match with Carmelo Hayes.

– Jackie Redmond announced Styles has a “mid foot ligament sprain” and will undergo an MRI, although it’s part of the storyline.

– WWE has a long-term plan for the feud between Styles and Hayes, leaving fans curious about how the angle will unfold.

AJ Styles made his long-awaited return on the October 4 episode of WWE SmackDown, but his night took a worrying turn. After an emotional promo, he was interrupted by Carmelo Hayes, leading to an impromptu match. The match started strong, but things quickly shifted when Styles appeared to injure his foot, forcing the contest to stop.

Despite the apparent injury, Styles managed to walk out of the ring alone but was later seen using crutches. This raised concerns among fans about the severity of his condition. WWE addressed the situation through Jackie Redmond, who tweeted that Styles suffered a “mid foot ligament sprain,” also known as a Lisfranc injury, and will have an MRI to assess the damage.

However, it’s been confirmed that Styles is not injured; the injury is purely part of the storyline. WWE is building a long-term feud between Styles and Carmelo Hayes, and this angle will play a key role in their ongoing narrative. How the story unfolds in the coming weeks remains to be seen.