WWE has finally announced the return of AJ Styles to TV, putting a lot of rumors about the former World Champion to rest.
The Phenomenal One has been absent from WWE programming for more than three months, causing all kinds of speculation about his health and status with the company.
The promotion finally announced his return for the October 4 episode of SmackDown from Nashville during tonight\'s episode of the show. The announcement was made via a video package featuring Styles\' best in-ring moment and his catchphrase \'This is still the house that AJ Styles built\'
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Apart from this big return, the upcoming SmackDown episode will also feature a couple of high-profile matches. Below you can check out the card for the Bad Blood go-home show:
- Ladder Match For WWE Tag Team Championships: The Bloodline vs. Street Profits vs. DIY
- Dumpster Match: Michin vs. Chelsea Green
- AJ Styles Returns
AJ Styles\' Mysterious Absence
AJ Styles has not been seen on WWE programming since WWE Clash At The Castle: Scotland PPV in June. He unsuccessfully challenged Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the show.
The former world champion had continued competing at live events. He even traveled with the roster when they made the trip to countries like Japan, Belgium, and Germany. During this time, AJ also made a rare non-WWE appearance, competing at the NOAH Destination event on July 13.
The unexplained absence resulted in much speculation and rumors about the status of the high-flying star. Fans began to wonder if Styles would also be let go from the company like Bobby Lashley when it was revealed that his contract was set to expire later this year.
The announcement of his return, however, confirms that the officials have plans for the wrestling veteran yet and they will likely re-sign him before his deal ends.
