Major update on AJ Styles prolonged absence from WWE TV: Reports
A major update on the former WWE Champion AJ Styles's absence after losing to Cody Rhodes at the Clash at the Castle PLE.
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WWE veteran AJ Styles has been absent from programming since his loss to Cody Rhodes in an “I Quit” match at Clash at the Castle. He made his return late last year as a heel, but it’s fair to say that fans still liked him as a wrestler. Amidst all this, there has been a major update on The Phenomenal One’s prolonged absence.
According to reports from Fightful Select, the former WWE Champion is in excellent condition. He even wrestled at five consecutive house shows, battling Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The reason behind AJ Styles‘ absence from WWE TV is that he isn’t being used properly. Unfortunately, there is no timetable for The Phenomenal One’s return.
Styles had a storied rivalry with LA Knight leading up to WrestleMania XL and suffered a significant loss to him. After the Showcase of the Immortals, the veteran had a brief run as a tweener against Cody Rhodes and fought him for the Undisputed WWE Title. In a five-star classic match, the OC leader lost and was unable to win the title at Backlash.
However, after multiple failures, Styles turned heel and brutally attacked the champion by faking his retirement. After once again failing to win the title and screaming “I Quit” at Clash at the Castle, The Phenomenal One disappeared. Fans are clamoring for him to make a comeback to WWE and fight to win the title once again.
Fans react to the news of AJ Styles not being used properly by WWE
The news about AJ Styles’ prolonged absence from WWE certainly caught the attention of wrestling fans. Some wanted to see him continue wrestling for as long as possible. Others suggested that stars like Sami Zayn and Jey Uso be traded to SmackDown, while the former WWE Champion and Kevin Owens move to Raw.
One fan expressed a desire to see The Phenomenal One return to his old playground, TNA. Another fan speculated that WWE was waiting for John Cena to make his return so they could revisit their historic rivalry. Some fans blamed Triple H for not giving Styles proper opportunities in the Stamford-based company. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:
One user even wanted to see him wrestle in WWE’s rival company, AEW and was excited about the potential matchup between him and Will Ospreay. Another user was upset with the legend’s treatment and demanded his release so he could wrestle elsewhere. Overall, the majority of fans expressed concern about Styles’ future in WWE.
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