October 5th 2024.
WWE fans were in for a surprise on Friday night as superstar AJ Styles made his long-awaited return to SmackDown after a hiatus of almost four months. The 47-year-old had last wrestled for the company in mid-June, when he suffered a defeat at the hands of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in an I Quit match at the Clash At The Castle event in Glasgow.
Although Styles had been appearing at live events for WWE and even made a brief stop in Japan to wrestle for NOAH over the summer, it had been a while since fans had seen him on SmackDown. So when he stepped into the ring to face rising star Carmelo Hayes, the excitement was palpable.
The two highflyers put on a thrilling performance, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. However, in the eighth minute of the match, Styles took a tumble while attempting a springboard move and clutched his lower leg in pain. The referee immediately signaled for medical assistance and called off the match, awarding the victory to Melo.
Styles was able to leave the ring on his own, but later footage showed him leaving the arena on crutches, leaving fans worried about the severity of his injury. Some speculated that it could be part of the storyline, while others hoped that the veteran wrestler was just selling the injury as part of the act.
Despite the uncertainty, fans were quick to show their support for Styles on social media, with many hoping for a speedy recovery for the beloved superstar. Some expressed concern about the future of his in-ring career, with Styles himself having previously stated that he plans to retire after his current WWE contract expires.
In an exclusive interview with The Agency earlier this year, Styles had opened up about his desire to end his career in WWE, citing his aging body as a major factor. "My body is begging me to stop," he had shared. "I love wrestling, but it's time for me to think about the future."
As fans wait for updates on Styles' condition, they can catch up on all the action from the recent WWE Bad Blood event, airing tonight on the WWE Network. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to reach out to The Agency entertainment team – they're always on the lookout for exciting new content!
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