AJ Styles has arrived in Indianapolis, fueling rumors about a possible return at the Royal Rumble.
Summary
– Styles is in the host city, but his in-ring status remains unclear
– He has been out since October 2024 due to a Lisfranc injury
– WWE has kept quiet, but reports suggest they hoped he’d be cleared for the Rumble
AJ Styles’s presence in Indianapolis is buzzing in the wrestling world, but whether he will step back into the ring remains uncertain.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select confirmed Styles was spotted in the city ahead of the Royal Rumble, but there is no word on whether he has received medical clearance. Styles suffered a Lisfranc injury on October 4, 2024, during a SmackDown match against Carmelo Hayes, a setback that prolonged his lengthy absence from competition.
Despite being out for months, Styles remained hopeful, posting on social media that his road to recovery had been “challenging.” WWE has not provided an official update but reports earlier this month indicated the company was aiming for him to return in time for the Rumble.
With WWE’s history of surprise returns, Styles would be a massive addition to the Rumble match. The question now is whether he’s here to compete or support the event. With time running out before the Royal Rumble, all eyes will be on whether The Phenomenal One makes his long-awaited comeback.
