AJ Styles Return Announced for 10/4 WWE SmackDown – During the September 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, it was announced that AJ Styles will be making his long-awaited return to the ring on the October 4 episode. The reveal was made through a vignette that featured Styles’ classic “Evil Ways” theme song, a nostalgic nod that excited fans about his comeback.

Styles has been absent from WWE programming since his match at WWE Clash at the Castle, where he faced Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and suffered a loss. Following that, he participated in a wrestling event for NOAH on July 13, where he secured a victory over Naomichi Marufuji. Although Styles has appeared at various WWE live events in the interim, his presence on televised shows has been notably sparse.

There is ongoing speculation regarding Styles’ future with WWE, as his current contract is reported to be expiring either later this year or in early 2025. Despite being healthy and ready to return, it seems Styles has been waiting for creative direction regarding his character and storyline. With his return just around the corner, fans are eager to see how he will re-enter the fold and what direction WWE plans to take with him moving forward.

Here is the current card for next week’s SmackDown:

• Michin faces Chelsea Green in a Dumpster Match
• AJ Styles returns to Smackdown
• The Bloodline defend the tag titles in a ladder match against DIY and The Street Profits

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AJ Styles Return Announced for 10/4 WWE SmackDown