AJ Styles has been out since October 4, 2024, after injuring his foot in a match against Carmelo Hayes. Many fans wondered when he would return, but AJ said his injury was tough to deal with.
Then, in a huge surprise, he made his comeback at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on February 1. WWE gave no hints, so the crowd was completely shocked to see “The Phenomenal One” in Royal Rumble.
It was AJ Styles’ first PLE appearance since his “I Quit Match” with Cody Rhodes at Clash at the Castle. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviewed him in the locker room. AJ shared how emotional it felt to return to the ring after being out for months due to his injury.
He said, “Wow, almost the same experience with the fans, the WWE Universe,” AJ Styles said. “It’s been a minute because I’ve been hurt, and I’m back. But man, that feeling that you get… I don’t know if it gets any better than that. Does it get much better than that? I don’t think so, I don’t know. It’s why I’m still doing this. “
AJ Styles’ unexpected return leaves WWE community in awe
AJ Styles made a surprise return at the 2025 Royal Rumble, leaving WWE fans shocked and excited. He entered at number 21, and his old theme song brought back a wave of nostalgia.
Fans can’t stop talking about his comeback, and now everyone is wondering what will happen next for “The Phenomenal One” on the road to WrestleMania 41.
On social media, people share their thoughts, some praising his return and his elimination of Logan Paul, while others share their fanboy-ness for his old theme song.
ngl i really enjoyed the new theme
— 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙆𝙞𝙖𝙣 (@TheGamerKian) February 2, 2025
One of my favorites of the night
— Jen (@boymom405) February 3, 2025
Aj def had the best pop and entrance but ppl think joe Hendry and Alexa takes the top 2 returns lol.
— Wavy Zay (@ImmortalG15) February 3, 2025
yooooooo I didn't even realize he got his old theme back, I was so in the moment like "wow AJ is here"!!
— bixger (@p5isthe07) February 3, 2025
‘Got it back’ you think this wasn’t a special occasion as a callback to his debut 🫢 we’ll be back to You don’t want none Waaaaaahhhh! next time he comes out.
— R.T (@RyanTmhg) February 3, 2025
