WWE’s AJ Styles Might Have Been Injured in SmackDown Return

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WWE's AJ Styles Might Have Been Injured in SmackDown Return

As a seasoned gamer of over two decades, who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless wrestling legends, I can confidently say that Friday night’s SmackDown was nothing short of electrifying. AJ Styles, a man who needs no introduction, made his grand return to the WWE arena, eliciting cheers from the crowd that could rival even Nashville’s iconic live music scene.

Tonight on SmackDown, AJ Styles made an impressive comeback to WWE television, receiving thunderous applause from the audience as he started a fresh chapter for the blue brand. However, his return was abruptly halted by Carmelo Hayes, leading to a challenge from Styles. LA Knight then added a US Championship opportunity if Hayes chose to back down. The match was competitive until Styles seemed to twist his ankle awkwardly, yet he persisted. The contest eventually ended when a collision caused his knee to give way, prompting the referee’s intervention. Whether this was scripted or not remains unclear, but here’s hoping it was part of the storyline. If not, we hope for a swift recovery for AJ Styles.

A Hero’s Return

Friday night’s alright for interrupting! ?#SmackDown

— WWE (@WWE) October 5, 2024

AJ Styles elicited a strong response from the audience, leaving it uncertain if he would reappear as a villain or a hero again. However, this ambiguity was soon clarified when he began speaking. He expressed his longing for the fans and stated that Nashville, Tennessee was a special place since it marked the beginning of his career. Over the past few months, he admitted to doing things that he regretted, acts which might not be easily forgiven. Yet, he wasn’t there to discuss the past; instead, he was focused on tonight and restoring AJ Styles’ reputation.

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He would be interrupted by Carmelo Hayes, who had some jabs to throw at Styles. “AJ, after everything that you’ve done, I’m not surprised there’s not a long line of guys there to welcome you back, but that’s okay because I took it upon myself to be the guy to do that,” Hayes said. “Because AJ, I don’t need to reintroduce myself to you. You know who I am. I’m HIM. Carmelo Hayes, the one who beat Andrade three times and the one that’s held down SmackDown since you’ve been gone. Believe it or not, I’m actually a huge fan of you. I love old-timers like you. And, I’m sure you’re out here to announce some giant legends contract that you’ve just signed and believe me, you deserve it, but if we’re talking about things that are deserved, let me talk about myself for a minute.”

Boos echoed as they spoke, with Hayes and Styles discussing their encounters with LA Knight. Subsequently, Knight emerged, mocking Hayes slightly before declaring he would force Hayes to crave the match. If Hayes managed to defeat Styles, he’d secure an opportunity for the United States Championship, and Hayes was left with no choice but to agree.

An Unfortunate Turn of Events

Commentary is saying AJ Styles injured his leg and this is where it happened…#SmackDown

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) October 5, 2024

As a passionate spectator, I witnessed an intense exchange between Hayes and Styles. Instead of pushing Styles away, Hayes found himself on the receiving end of a knee to the back followed by some brutal chops. Retaliating, I saw Hayes responding with strikes and a kick to the abdomen before returning the favor with his own chops. Styles, however, came back strong with a series of fierce chops and eventually knocked Hayes down with a powerful air dropkick.

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2024-10-05 04:11