The Phenomenal One sidelined by Lisfranc injury, and WWE silent on his return

Summary

– AJ Styles suffered a Lisfranc injury during a match against Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown

– Styles hinted at his frustration on Twitter, calling the injury “brutal”

– WWE has remained silent about his status, fueling speculation about his future

AJ Styles has been absent from WWE television since sustaining a serious foot injury during a SmackDown match earlier this year against Carmelo Hayes. The injury later confirmed as a Lisfranc condition, has left fans and insiders questioning what lies ahead for The Phenomenal One.

Visibly limping after the match, Styles exited the ring, sparking immediate concern. WWE later confirmed the injury’s severity, and Styles shared his thoughts on Twitter, describing the injury as “brutal” and joking about the moment he took off his boot, expecting to see a bone sticking out. Responding to a fan who compared his condition to NFL star Cam Newton’s Lisfranc injury, Styles candidly admitted, “Bingo… I’m cooked!”

Before the injury, Styles reportedly prepared for a major farewell storyline, which now seems indefinitely delayed. WrestleVotes has noted the unusual silence surrounding his recovery, stating, “I haven’t heard a word about AJ Styles since. It’s very strange.”

As fans anxiously await news, Styles’ future in WWE remains uncertain. Whether he returns to action or takes this as a moment to step away, his legacy as one of wrestling’s greatest remains secure.